Glossary
Attack Surface
The complete set of points where an unauthorized user could attempt to enter or extract data from a system, including software, hardware, network interfaces, and human users. Reducing the attack surface — by disabling unused services, closing unnecessary ports, and limiting exposed endpoints — is a core defensive strategy.
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Google Chrome Blocks Malicious New Tab Hijacker Extensions on Unmanaged Devices
Google Chrome will soon block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine on unmanaged Windows and macOS devices.
CVE-2026-60137: WordPress Core SQL Injection to RCE — Patch Now
CISA warns of active exploitation for CVE-2026-60137, a WordPress Core SQL Injection vulnerability chaining to RCE for unauthenticated attackers.
CVE-2026-16232: Check Point SmartConsole Admin Bypass via Auth Flaw
CISA warns of active exploitation for CVE-2026-16232, an improper authentication vulnerability in Check Point SmartConsole allowing unauthenticated admin access…
Apple Addresses 85 Vulnerabilities in Recent OS Updates
Apple released significant security updates patching 85 vulnerabilities across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, with no active exploitation reported.