Microsoft just announced via a Windows Experience blog post that the company is now using AI to identify potential security issues in Windows earlier in the development process.
According to the company, this will result in a greater number of security updates included in each month’s security release, also known as “Patch Tuesdays.” The story was first reported by The Verge.
The context for this is that both security researchers and cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to find and exploit vulnerabilities in all kinds of software, including operating systems like Windows. This sudden spike in AI-driven exploits and security has contributed to serious security flaws being detected more quickly and more frequently.
As part of this change, Microsoft is also updating its secure software development model to better account for AI-driven attack methods.
At the same time, Microsoft emphasizes that AI won’t replace its developers. Humans will continue to review code, verify AI findings, and make decisions on which security updates to deploy.
Further reading: Free ways to make your Windows PC harder to hack
By the way: If you’re using Windows 11 Home, you’re missing out on the many benefits of Windows 11 Pro. To learn more, see our comparison of Windows 11 Home and Pro. If you want to upgrade, snag it for cheap in the PCWorld Software Store: now just $59 instead of $99.
Related posts:
Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users
Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations
Kremlin-backed hackers exploit critical Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA
Security expert publishes Windows exploit after Microsoft went silent