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Exchange Server Exploitation: Critical Infrastructure's Persistent Vulnerability
May 14, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Exchange Server Exploitation: Critical Infrastructure's Persistent Vulnerability

Repeated Microsoft Exchange exploitation campaigns against critical infrastructure reveal the ongoing danger of unpatched mail servers. Understanding the attack chain matters for any administrator.

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AI-Driven Vulnerability Detection: What Patch Tuesday's Scale Means for Infrastructure
May 13, 2026 · HOSTCAY

AI-Driven Vulnerability Detection: What Patch Tuesday's Scale Means for Infrastructure

Microsoft's MDASH AI system is automating large-scale vulnerability discovery. We explore the infrastructure implications: faster patch cycles, shifting security responsibilities, and what operators need to know.

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Supply Chain Worms and Package Registry Security
May 13, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Supply Chain Worms and Package Registry Security

The Mini Shai-Hulud campaign exposed systemic weaknesses in how open-source packages reach production. Infrastructure teams must rethink dependency validation.

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Why High-Risk Security Alerts Disappear in the SOC
May 13, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Why High-Risk Security Alerts Disappear in the SOC

Security operations centres face a paradox: more alerts, fewer investigations. We examine why the riskiest warnings go unanswered and what that means for infrastructure defenders.

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TON as a Botnet Backbone: Why Decentralised Networks Attract Malware
May 13, 2026 · HOSTCAY

TON as a Botnet Backbone: Why Decentralised Networks Attract Malware

A fresh TrickMo variant leverages TON's decentralised infrastructure for C2 communications. We examine why blockchain networks are becoming attractive to malware authors and the infrastructure challenges this creates.

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RubyGems Supply Chain Attack: What Hosting Operators Need to Know
May 13, 2026 · HOSTCAY

RubyGems Supply Chain Attack: What Hosting Operators Need to Know

When a package repository faces a coordinated malicious upload campaign, the blast radius extends far beyond the initial repository. Understanding the mechanics and mitigation strategy.

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