AI-found flaws in core web code spark 'Black October' cyber fears, but attacks lag

AI tools uncovered critical vulnerabilities in foundational internet code, prompting cybersecurity fears dubbed 'Black October', but the predicted wave of automated attacks has largely failed to materialize, echoing the Y2K scare.

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2026-10-28 09:15 · Axios AI+
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