Google Warns AI Fuels Faster Exploit Weaponization

Google's Threat Intelligence Group reports monthly vulnerability discoveries doubled from 5,045 in January to 10,740 in August 2026, while average exploited flaws rose from 10.5 to 18 monthly. Zero-day exploitation grew only marginally, from 8 to 11 monthly, as attackers increasingly use AI to weaponize known n-day flaws. Google urges intelligence-driven patching over mass patching.