The 'Vulnpocalypse' is coming for the internet’s aging code, says Wiz’s CTO

On Equity, Wiz’s Tomer Schwartz explains how AI is changing vulnerability research, why coordinated disclosure is so difficult, and how startups can prepare for the next security scare.

The 'Vulnpocalypse' is coming for the internet’s aging code, says Wiz’s CTO

TL;DR

  • Two critical PHP bugs recently required extensive cleanup and system patching.
  • AI is accelerating the discovery and exploitation of new vulnerabilities.
  • Wiz CTO Tomer Schwartz discussed the race to fix these bugs and how AI was crucial.
  • The article touches on building security into early-stage startups and the limitations of manual patching.
  • A decade-old bug was exploitable due to recent changes, highlighting evolving threats.