The logic is simple. If an AI system can find a flaw for one user, it can identify vulnerabilities for other users; that’s a benefit for well-resourced attackers prepared to move fast once a vulnerability becomes public. Hackers are, after all, one group in tech that really doesn’t worry much about moving fast and breaking things.
Apple said it has no evidence any of the patched vulnerabilities were actively exploited before the fix shipped, but that’s not a reason for complacency — especially in business and education, where deployment tends to lag.
Caution has become risk
That lag is a vulnerability. Traditionally, some industries — particularly, regulated ones — have delayed the installation of system upgrades. That was sensible because it enabled them to identify compatibility problems before a company-wide deployment took place.
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