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US officials warn patching operational networks is “very scary”

US officials warn that continuously available operational systems are harder to patch as cyber threats accelerate in the AI age.
WHO: US officials
WHAT: Warned that patching operational networks against cyberattacks is becoming harder to defend
WHEN: Reported Aug 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cyber threats are accelerating, making the “can’t be brought down for a patch” mantra harder to defend.

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