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AI tools may be making long-hidden software flaws easier to find and exploit, The Independent reports, citing security experts. Most of the fix rests with organisations running affected services, not the person visiting a website.
Why it mattersFor everyday users, the advice is practical: use unique passwords, turn on multi-factor authentication and install updates promptly. Be wary of urgent messages telling you to “secure” an account, and check them through the company’s app or by typing its address yourself. You can patch your own devices, but not a hospital’s website. Should companies face more pressure to fix flaws quickly, or is the current advice on users to protect themselves realistic?
Discuss: Should companies face more pressure to fix software flaws quickly, or is the current advice on users to protect themselves realistic?
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