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October 22, 2026

PHP2Shell: Two Critical PHP Flaws Put Web Servers at Risk

Two critical vulnerabilities in the PHP runtime itself — not in any specific application — mean a perfectly secure WordPress or custom site can still be exposed. Here's what to check right now.

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October 15, 2026

October 2026 Patch Tuesday: Why the .NET Framework Update Deserves Priority

Microsoft's October 13 release was one of the largest Patch Tuesdays of the year. The .NET Framework update (KB5127684 and its counterparts) is worth moving to the top of the queue.

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July 18, 2026

The CMMC Pause: What Still Applies While Phase 2 Is on Hold

The Department of War paused the CMMC Phase 2 rollout in July 2026 for a program review. Here's exactly what's on hold, what hasn't changed, and what contractors should still be doing right now.

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