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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre warned that AI‑driven tools have accelerated zero‑day discovery, widening the window for attackers, especially on network appliances that often remain unpatched for over a year. Microsoft’s analysis of 383,000 CVEs shows median patch times of two weeks for Windows workstations but more than ten weeks for Linux servers, exposing critical systems to prolonged risk. The report highlights attackers’ focus on remote code execution, privilege escalation, and authentication bypass to maximize impact.