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State-Sponsored APT Activity: How Central Asian Governments Fell to OctLurk
August 1, 2026 · HOSTCAY

State-Sponsored APT Activity: How Central Asian Governments Fell to OctLurk

A sustained espionage campaign against Central Asian government infrastructure reveals how state-backed groups exploit weak network segmentation and legacy systems.

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North Korea-Linked macOS Malware: How Fake Updates Compromise Systems
July 31, 2026 · HOSTCAY

North Korea-Linked macOS Malware: How Fake Updates Compromise Systems

A North Korea-linked campaign uses convincing fake macOS update screens to deliver malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets. What infrastructure operators need to know.

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Rails Active Storage Flaw: File Disclosure and Secret Exposure Risk
July 30, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Rails Active Storage Flaw: File Disclosure and Secret Exposure Risk

A critical Rails vulnerability in Active Storage lets attackers read arbitrary server files through image uploads. Learn the attack mechanics and mitigation steps.

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AI-Accelerated Cryptanalysis: What Hosting Operators Need to Know
July 29, 2026 · HOSTCAY

AI-Accelerated Cryptanalysis: What Hosting Operators Need to Know

Recent advances in AI-assisted cryptanalysis raise questions about the durability of current encryption standards. Here's what infrastructure teams should consider.

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How Botnets Migrate to Blockchain Command & Control
July 28, 2026 · HOSTCAY

How Botnets Migrate to Blockchain Command & Control

As law enforcement disrupts centralised botnet infrastructure, threat actors are adopting blockchain-based command and control systems. What this means for hosting and network defence.

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IP Attribution and BitTorrent Defence in Copyright Litigation
July 27, 2026 · HOSTCAY

IP Attribution and BitTorrent Defence in Copyright Litigation

Understanding how IP addresses are traced in piracy cases, what de minimis defences mean, and why hosting providers need to grasp the technical and legal nuances.

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