Banks Have Minutes, Not Weeks, to Fix Flaws as AI Speeds Up Attacks: BIS
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The Bank for International Settlements warns banks have minutes, not weeks, to patch vulnerabilities as AI accelerates attack speed, declaring routine monthly updates insufficient and urging institutions to schedule planned downtime for rapid, urgent fixes; this pressure forces tighter security cycles, prompting tighter compliance costs and potentially reshaping risk‑management practices across the banking sector.
The Bank for International Settlements says routine patching schedules are increasingly inadequate and cites guidance urging banks to accept planned downtime for urgent fixes.