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npm's Staged Publishing: A Lesson in Supply Chain Gate Controls
May 24, 2026 · HOSTCAY

npm's Staged Publishing: A Lesson in Supply Chain Gate Controls

npm's new staged publishing feature requires 2FA approval before packages go live. We examine what this gate-based control model means for infrastructure security and dependency risk.

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First VPN Takedown: What Infrastructure Operators Need to Know
May 23, 2026 · HOSTCAY

First VPN Takedown: What Infrastructure Operators Need to Know

A major European operation shut down a VPN service used to coordinate ransomware attacks. Infrastructure operators should understand the legal and operational implications.

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Linux Malware Showboat: Post-Exploitation Framework Targets Telecom Infrastructure
May 22, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Linux Malware Showboat: Post-Exploitation Framework Targets Telecom Infrastructure

A modular Linux malware framework called Showboat has been deployed against telecommunications infrastructure in the Middle East since 2022, offering attackers remote shell access and proxy pivoting capabilities.

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Testing AI Agents for Security: A Developer's Framework
May 21, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Testing AI Agents for Security: A Developer's Framework

As AI agents become integral to backend systems, developers need robust testing frameworks. We examine the rise of security-focused tooling for agentic workloads and what it means for infrastructure.

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How Ad Fraud Botnets Abuse Mobile Infrastructure
May 20, 2026 · HOSTCAY

How Ad Fraud Botnets Abuse Mobile Infrastructure

A recent ad fraud botnet highlighted how threat actors abuse hosting infrastructure and advertising networks at scale. We examine the architecture and operational lessons.

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INTERPOL's MENA Cybercrime Operation: What Infrastructure Operators Need to Know
May 19, 2026 · HOSTCAY

INTERPOL's MENA Cybercrime Operation: What Infrastructure Operators Need to Know

A major INTERPOL operation across the Middle East and North Africa has disrupted organised cybercrime networks. We examine the infrastructure tactics involved and what hosting providers should understand about enforcement trends.

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