# Microsoft has revealed a new system called MDASH, short for ‘multi-model agentic scanning harness’ Unlike conventional AI systems that rely on a single large model, MDASH functions more like a coordinated cyber investigation team.

*genai · news · 2026-05-14 · Firstpost*

## Key points

- Microsoft unveiled MDASH, an AI system using coordinated agent teams for software vulnerability detection.
- MDASH discovered 16 previously unknown vulnerabilities in Windows, including four critical remote code execution flaws.
- MDASH scored 88.45% on the CyberGym benchmark, surpassing Anthropic’s Mythos Preview and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5.
- Microsoft warned organizations to expect more frequent and larger security updates as AI quickens vulnerability discovery.
- MDASH will remain internal initially, with a limited private preview planned for selected Microsoft customers.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States

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