"As AI helps defenders discover more issues, customers will see a higher volume of security updates included in each security release."
— Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft EVP, Windows + Devices, July 9, 2026
Five days later, Microsoft shipped patches for 570 security vulnerabilities in a single Patch Tuesday — its largest release ever, and more than double the previous month's already-record count.
That is not a sign that Windows got less secure. It is a sign that the way vulnerabilities are discovered has changed. AI tools are now scanning code at a scale and speed that human teams alone cannot match. More bugs found, more patches shipped, and a widening gap between when a vulnerability appears and when you actually fix it.
If you maintain websites, web apps, or WordPress installations — and you think this is an enterprise-only concern — the data will change your mind.
