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Large companies more likely to leave critical vulnerabilities unpatched, study finds

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15 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Cybersecurity

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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

A study found that large companies with over $1 billion in revenue are more than twice as likely to intentionally leave high or critical vulnerabilities unpatched compared to smaller businesses, due to business and operational trade-offs. The rise of AI-accelerated cyberattacks is increasing pressure on cybersecurity teams, accelerating remediation urgency and causing burnout among security leaders.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face sharper focus on vulnerability patching and faster response demands as AI attacks escalate. Rethink your security staffing and patching policies now to avoid operational gaps and leadership burnout.

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