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JDY Botnet: How State-Sponsored Reconnaissance Targets Infrastructure
June 11, 2026 · HOSTCAY

JDY Botnet: How State-Sponsored Reconnaissance Targets Infrastructure

A China-linked botnet has expanded to over 1,500 compromised devices, conducting large-scale reconnaissance of exposed services. Understanding its methods is critical for infrastructure operators.

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Meta's Off-Site Data Collection: What Hosts Should Know
June 10, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Meta's Off-Site Data Collection: What Hosts Should Know

Meta's expansion of off-site data collection raises questions about tracking mechanisms, data flows, and what hosting providers and site operators need to understand about their role in the ecosystem.

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Linux Kernel Use-After-Free: Container Escape and Root Access
June 9, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Linux Kernel Use-After-Free: Container Escape and Root Access

A patched but now-public Linux kernel flaw enables unprivileged users to gain root access and break container isolation. Infrastructure operators must act quickly.

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Residential Proxies and the Privacy Cost of Free Apps
June 8, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Residential Proxies and the Privacy Cost of Free Apps

Consumer apps are being weaponised as proxy networks without user knowledge. What infrastructure professionals need to understand about this emerging threat.

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YouTube's Content ID at Scale: What 2.5 Billion Claims Reveal
June 7, 2026 · HOSTCAY

YouTube's Content ID at Scale: What 2.5 Billion Claims Reveal

YouTube's Content ID system hit 2.5 billion claims in 2025. We analyse what this scale reveals about automated copyright enforcement and why it matters for hosting providers.

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npm Supply Chain Attacks: What Infrastructure Teams Need to Know
June 6, 2026 · HOSTCAY

npm Supply Chain Attacks: What Infrastructure Teams Need to Know

Attackers poisoned over 50 npm packages with self-spreading worms and information stealers. Understand the threat model and practical hardening steps.

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