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Cross-Account AWS Compromises: When Vendor Trust Becomes Your Risk
November 10, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Cross-Account AWS Compromises: When Vendor Trust Becomes Your Risk

An attacker compromised Qubole's AWS credentials, gaining access to customer accounts across a two-week window. What this reveals about the risks of delegated cloud access.

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Refrigeration Controllers and the Broader ICS Attack Surface
November 9, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Refrigeration Controllers and the Broader ICS Attack Surface

Threat actors are compromising refrigeration systems by exploiting unpatched internet-accessible controllers. Learn why ICS security demands network isolation and continuous monitoring.

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DNS Blocklists and Domain Collateral Damage: A Case Study
November 8, 2026 · HOSTCAY

DNS Blocklists and Domain Collateral Damage: A Case Study

A French DNS blocklist has grown from six domains to 118, catching innocent sites and even U.S.-seized infrastructure. What operators should understand about compliance and unintended consequences.

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WordPress Update Installation Windows: A Timing Vulnerability
November 7, 2026 · HOSTCAY

WordPress Update Installation Windows: A Timing Vulnerability

Even after WordPress releases a security patch, the update process itself can create a brief window where sites remain vulnerable to active exploits. Understand why and how to mitigate it.

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Alpine Linux SSH Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass and Patching Urgency
November 6, 2026 · HOSTCAY

Alpine Linux SSH Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass and Patching Urgency

A critical OpenSSH flaw on Alpine Linux permits password-based authentication bypass. Learn what affected systems look like and why immediate patching matters for infrastructure operators.

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APT Package Swap Vulnerability: A MitM Risk for Server Infrastructure
November 5, 2026 · HOSTCAY

APT Package Swap Vulnerability: A MitM Risk for Server Infrastructure

A flaw in APT's retry mechanism allows attackers positioned on the network to swap legitimate packages for malicious ones, granting root access. Learn how it works and why it matters for hosted infrastructure.

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