THE Boring Stuff is Dangerous Now argues that AI is reshaping defence expectations as two powerful pressures collide: widespread use of AI coding tools and the potential for AI agents to exploit obscure vulnerabilities. The piece notes that Mandates to use AI coding tools have come amid hype around Claude Mythos, with claims that it could exploit unknown vulnerabilities if unleashed.
It describes Anthropic’s Project Glasswing as removing barriers to attackers by enabling agents to map third‑party ecosystems, identify vulnerable frameworks, and chain trust paths to production. The author warns that security teams will be overwhelmed by vulnerability reports and urges organisations to prioritise risks by focusing on patterns and root causes rather than chasing every flaw.
Three practical steps are offered: track transitive dependencies and data flows, prioritise patching based on trust-path risk, and double down on remediating vulnerability patterns so AI tools can learn from mistakes. The piece, dated 18 May 2026, emphasises the need for closer collaboration between security and engineering to reduce friction at the point of implementation.