The patch tsunami

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Summary by Cyber Security News13 Oct 2026, 15:00 CEST

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Industry News, Awareness The patch tsunami For nearly 25 years, Patch Tuesday gave IT teams a predictable stream of patches to manage. In 2026, AI turned that stream into a tidal wave that threatens to overwhelm the organizations that can’t adapt. October 12, 2026 Mark Stockley For IT administrators, the second Tuesday of the month has had a familiar rhythm for almost a quarter century.

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