India's cyber agency sets clock at 12 hours to tackle exploited bugs as AI turns up the heat
India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has set a 12-hour deadline for patching exploited vulnerabilities in critical systems. This recommendation comes as AI technology increasingly influences cybercrime tactics. The agency emphasizes the need for rapid responses to mitigate potential threats from AI-assisted attacks.
- ▪CERT-In advises that internet-facing or critical systems should be patched or mitigated within 12 hours if vulnerabilities are known to be exploited.
- ▪For other critical vulnerabilities affecting internal systems, a 24-hour window is allowed for response.
- ▪The report highlights the growing impact of AI on cybersecurity, both for attackers and defenders.
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