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patch management

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The kernel commit lands. Your fleet is exposed.

Linux kernel CVEs publish without distro pre-notice. The exposure window opens at upstream commit, not at advisory. Measure the right number.

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Chrome's fourth 2026 zero-day ships mid-cycle

Google's fourth exploited Chrome zero-day of 2026 patches a V8 type confusion bug. The real risk is the patch-to-deployment window.

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CISA flagged a 17-year-old Excel flaw

A 17 year old Excel flaw is being actively exploited and flagged by US cyber defence. Operator analysis of what failed, why, and what must change.

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April 16 Cisco patches changed your threat model

Cisco's April 2026 patch wave includes seven Critical CVEs including a CVSS 10.0 RCE in FMC. Triage, detection, and architectural fixes for enterprise CISOs.