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Browser Extensions as Surveillance Infrastructure: What Operators Should Know
June 30, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Browser Extensions as Surveillance Infrastructure: What Operators Should Know

A fake Perplexity extension intercepted search queries and address bar input before encrypting them. Learn why extensions are a blind spot in security architecture and what operators should monitor.

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DNS Filtering, Authority, and the Limits of Voluntary Blocking
June 29, 2026 · HOSTCAY

DNS Filtering, Authority, and the Limits of Voluntary Blocking

DNS4EU's decision to reject BREIN's blocklist reveals the legal and technical tensions in voluntary DNS-level content filtering.

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Credential Theft via SMS: How Phishing Bypasses Message Apps
June 28, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Credential Theft via SMS: How Phishing Bypasses Message Apps

A sustained campaign used SMS impersonation to steal messaging credentials from government and military targets. Learn how the attack worked and what organisations should monitor.

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Signal Backup Keys: Why Threat Actors Target Them and How
June 27, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Signal Backup Keys: Why Threat Actors Target Them and How

Russian intelligence operators have shifted tactics to target Signal backup recovery keys. We examine why these keys are valuable to attackers and what message encryption really protects.

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Browser Extensions as Attack Surface: What Admins Should Know
June 26, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Browser Extensions as Attack Surface: What Admins Should Know

Popular browser extensions can harbour hidden code-execution capabilities. Learn why this matters for your infrastructure and user security.

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Critical Lantronix EDS5000 Flaw: What Infrastructure Teams Need to Know
June 25, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Critical Lantronix EDS5000 Flaw: What Infrastructure Teams Need to Know

A critical vulnerability in Lantronix EDS5000 devices allows remote code execution. Here's what hosting and datacenter operators need to understand about the threat and remediation timeline.

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