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A document that contains information and analysis about a threat or vulnerability. Advisories are sent out by an organization to a list of subscribers or is posted on a Web site such as CERT/CC...
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Definition: advisory
A document that contains information and analysis about a threat or vulnerability. Advisories are sent out by an organization to a list of subscribers or is posted on a Web site such as CERT/CC Advisories at www.cert.org/advisories. See alert.
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