Microsoft: AI speeds up attacks as CVEs hit 72,000 a year

Microsoft's 2026 Digital Defense Report says the median time from vulnerability discovery to weaponization has dropped below 24 hours, with CVEs on pace to hit a record 72,000 in 2026. The company admits attackers are benefiting from AI faster than defenders.

• Median weaponization time is under 24 hours
• 2026 on pace for a record 72,000 CVEs
• AI compresses attacks from days to seconds
• Microsoft processes 165 trillion security signals daily