CERT-In advisory requiring 12-hour patching of critical vulnerabilities due to increasing AI-powered cyberattacks

CERT-In has released a new cybersecurity blueprint urging organizations to patch critical internet-facing vulnerabilities within 12 hours. The advisory highlights how AI-driven cyberattacks are significantly accelerating exploitation timelines and making traditional periodic security updates insufficient.

CERT-In advisory requiring 12-hour patching of critical vulnerabilities due to increasing AI-powered cyberattacksCERT-In advisory requiring 12-hour patching of critical vulnerabilities due to increasing AI-powered cyberattacks

The guidance emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring, rapid response, and stronger defensive strategies as attackers increasingly use AI to automate vulnerability discovery and exploitation. Organizations are advised to shift toward real-time security practices to reduce exposure windows and prevent large-scale breaches.

This update reflects a major shift in cybersecurity strategy, where speed of defense must now match the speed of AI-enabled attacks.


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