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Issue 46 · as of Issue No. 46, 12 November 2026 (observation cutoff 9 November 2026; collection closed 9 November, 16:28 UTC) · Snapshot ea7de8184295

Criterion question: do exploitation attempts against a decoy network before disclosure satisfy Pre-Disclosure Exploitation

id
CHQ-CRIT-QUESTION-2026-004
title
Criterion question: do exploitation attempts against a decoy network before disclosure satisfy Pre-Disclosure Exploitation
class
AUDIT
version
1.0
effective
2026-11-04
published
2026-11-12
status
REFERRED TO THE Q4 AUDIT
status detail
Opened 4 November 2026 on an external audit. No counted set changed. Two candidates are held under it (RA-2026-046-01, RA-2026-046-02).
rule
The criterion in force is silent on whether an attempt against a decoy is exploitation. Three readings are possible: attempts suffice; confirmed exploitation of a real system is required; an authority's determination is required. Candidates that rest on attempt telemetry are held until the audit rules.
scope
SC-2026-006.
authority
DM ratified 2026-11-12