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GitHub's workflow protections are now generally available. Public repositories using the default pull_request_target policy have a November enforcement date to check.
KSK-2024 took over DNS root signing on 11 October. Hosting teams running validating resolvers should check trust anchors when investigating unexpected DNS failures.
PayPal Braintree's autumn guide includes changes with different dates and regional scopes. Check your own transaction types before adding a blanket allowance to costs.
GitHub expanded Actions retention on 1 October. Check whether your deployment records rely on history that will now disappear sooner.
CISA retired its weekly bulletin on 28 September. Teams that relied on it need to change subscriptions and decide which vulnerabilities deserve attention first.
Ubuntu 26.10 is scheduled for 15 October. Its shorter support window makes it worth considering the operational commitment before moving a production server.
New cards and terminals will gain offline payment support under Mastercard's 2027 requirements. Merchants still need a clear plan for power, checkout and reconciliation.
PHP 8.6.0 RC3 arrived on 8 October. Use a separate test environment to find compatibility problems before the planned November release.
Zammad's 8 October security update affects self-hosted DEB and RPM installations. Check how your helpdesk was installed before deciding what needs updating.
Let's Encrypt will shorten its default certificate lifetime in February 2027, with staging tests beginning this week. Check renewal timing and deployment before then.
WordPress's 6 October release includes seven security fixes. Site owners and agencies should confirm the update landed, then check the parts visitors depend on.
SSH is essential for remote server administration, but a secure setup depends on more than changing the default port. This guide covers individual accounts, key-based login, least privilege, firewall rules and a safe way to change SSH settings.
