Manual patching is like trying to fix a dam with your fingers
Experts warn that AI is finding more bugs, but companies are still fixing them the old-fashioned way.
The story
A critical PHP vulnerability has caused widespread concern, with experts warning of a growing 'vulnpocalypse' as AI makes it easier to find and exploit security flaws.
Source: techcrunch.com
Our reading
Fixing security flaws manually is like trying to plug a dam with your fingers. The CTO of Wiz says that even with AI helping find bugs, companies are still doing the patching by hand, which is like using a spoon to bail out a sinking ship.
It’s not just about speed — it’s about scale. If 70% of websites run on PHP, and every site has dozens of potential flaws, then manually fixing them is like trying to clean a kitchen with a toothbrush. You’ll get some done, but the rest will just keep piling up.
The real problem isn’t the bugs — it’s the fact that people still think they can fix them with a keyboard and a coffee. The next time a major flaw hits, they’ll be scrambling, and the only thing they’ll have in common with the last time is a shared sense of panic.
