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No time to respond to ultra-fast AI attacks, \'patch gap\' alarm

Growing concern is emerging over a so-called patch gap, as AI can find vulnerabilities and write attack code within hours, leaving corporate security teams with less time to fix flaws. A Google M-Trends 2026 report cites cases where attacks occur before patches are deployed. Tests of Anthropic’s Mythos preview also showed rapid exploit generation for Windows kernel and Firefox vulnerabilities, while experts propose new prioritisation methods for patching.