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Git Submodule Exploit: Why Repository Operators Must Patch Now
November 11, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Git Submodule Exploit: Why Repository Operators Must Patch Now

A newly patched Git vulnerability exploits integer truncation in index handling to execute code during recursive clones. Repository maintainers and hosting operators need immediate action.

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Cross-Account AWS Compromises: When Vendor Trust Becomes Your Risk
November 10, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Cross-Account AWS Compromises: When Vendor Trust Becomes Your Risk

An attacker compromised Qubole's AWS credentials, gaining access to customer accounts across a two-week window. What this reveals about the risks of delegated cloud access.

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Refrigeration Controllers and the Broader ICS Attack Surface
November 9, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Refrigeration Controllers and the Broader ICS Attack Surface

Threat actors are compromising refrigeration systems by exploiting unpatched internet-accessible controllers. Learn why ICS security demands network isolation and continuous monitoring.

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DNS Blocklists and Domain Collateral Damage: A Case Study
November 8, 2026 · HOSTCAY

DNS Blocklists and Domain Collateral Damage: A Case Study

A French DNS blocklist has grown from six domains to 118, catching innocent sites and even U.S.-seized infrastructure. What operators should understand about compliance and unintended consequences.

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WordPress Update Installation Windows: A Timing Vulnerability
November 7, 2026 · HOSTCAY

WordPress Update Installation Windows: A Timing Vulnerability

Even after WordPress releases a security patch, the update process itself can create a brief window where sites remain vulnerable to active exploits. Understand why and how to mitigate it.

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Alpine Linux SSH Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass and Patching Urgency
November 6, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Alpine Linux SSH Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass and Patching Urgency

A critical OpenSSH flaw on Alpine Linux permits password-based authentication bypass. Learn what affected systems look like and why immediate patching matters for infrastructure operators.

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