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Attackers are moving faster than security experts can patch, Microsoft warns
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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Microsoft warns that the traditional patch window is collapsing as attackers exploit vulnerabilities within hours of disclosure, outpacing security teams. AI accelerates patching but also boosts attacker speed, prompting a shift towards network controls like access restrictions and segmentation to reduce exposure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity and Security Infrastructure.
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Your model for patching is broken and fast attackers are winning. You must start deploying network controls now as patching alone leaves you exposed to immediate threats.
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