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BIS warns AI could cut banks' patching window to minutes
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Bank for International Settlements warns that AI-powered attacks can reduce banks' window for patching software vulnerabilities from weeks to minutes, urging banks to accelerate their cyber response and decision-making processes. The paper highlights regulatory pressure in the US and UK for faster fixes and better vendor oversight amid rising cyber risks amplified by AI.
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Your fintech company must act now to accelerate patching and security approvals as AI empowers hackers to exploit flaws within minutes. Board members need to prioritise cyber risk decisions to avoid service interruptions and compliance failures.
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