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- 1Bot sign-in attempts spike amid credential stuffing attacksโI had 4 attempted bot sign-in attempts so far today, all within 14 seconds. I assume these are part of the credential st
A server administrator reports four automated sign-in attempts within 14 seconds on October 18, all from the same IP address and all blocked. They believe the attempts are part of wider credential stuffing attacks that have recently been publicized, in which bots reuse stolen username-password pairs to break into accounts.
- 2LinuxGSM game server manager releases version 26.4.0โLinuxGSM: Game server manager released in version v26.4.0 https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/10/linuxgsm-v2640-re
The open-source game server management tool LinuxGSM has released version 26.4.0. The tool lets administrators set up and maintain servers for popular multiplayer titles such as Counter-Strike from the command line, and is widely used in the Linux gaming and self-hosting communities. The new release is drawing attention among Linux users who run their own game servers.
- 3Microsoft Warns October Windows Updates Break Exchange Server EmailโMicrosoft Confirms October Windows Updates Can Break Exchange Server Email Services
Microsoft has confirmed that its October Windows security updates can break email services on Exchange Server. Administrators applying the latest patches may find Exchange failing to work properly, disrupting mail flow for organisations that run the email platform on-premises. Microsoft is expected to offer a workaround or fix, and IT teams are being urged to test updates before deploying them across production mail servers.
- 4Guide Published for Running Matrix Synapse on Debian VPSโHow to Install and Run # Matrix Synapse # Chat Server on # Debian # VPS This article provides a guide detailing how to i
A step-by-step guide has been published explaining how to install and run the Matrix Synapse chat server on a Debian virtual private server. The article covers what Synapse is, describing it as the reference homeserver implementation for the open Matrix protocol, and walks administrators through deployment. Interest reflects growing attention to self-hosted, decentralised messaging as an alternative to commercial chat platforms.
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Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability in the SiteGuard web application firewall to execute commands with administrator privileges on affected systems. The flaw allows intruders to bypass the firewall's protections and run arbitrary commands as admin. BleepingComputer reports the attacks are actively underway, and organizations running SiteGuard WAF are urged to apply patches or mitigations immediately to prevent server compromise.
- 6Guide published for running ArchivesSpace on Ubuntu VPSโInstall and Run # ArchivesSpace on # Ubuntu # VPS This article provides a guide to install and run ArchivesSpace on Ubun
A new guide walks through installing and running ArchivesSpace, the open-source, web-based archives information management application, on an Ubuntu virtual private server. ArchivesSpace is widely used by libraries, museums and other institutions to manage archival collections, and the tutorial aims to help technical staff self-host the platform on their own infrastructure rather than rely on managed hosting.
- 7SiteGuard WAF Flaw Actively Exploited for Full System ControlโSiteGuard WAF Flaw Exploited to Gain Root and SYSTEM Privileges EG Secure Solutions reported an actively exploited OS co
Security firm EG Secure Solutions reported an actively exploited OS command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-106931, in SiteGuard Server Edition's statistics feature. The flaw lets attackers run commands with root on Linux and SYSTEM on Windows, giving full administrative control over protected servers. Administrators are being urged to patch immediately, as exploitation in the wild means internet-facing WAF deployments are considered at direct risk.
- 8Linux NFS server sees recent and upcoming changesโ๐ฐ [$] Recent and future changes to the Linux NFS server The NFS network filesystem protocol has a long history on Unix-l
LWN.net reports on the state of the Linux NFS server, covering recent and planned changes to the network filesystem protocol that has a long history on Unix-like systems. The article was presented at the 2026 Linux Plumbers Conference, where developers discussed how NFS continues to evolve and what its implementations must do to keep up.
- 9Plex vulnerabilities exploited in the wild to install cryptominerโ# infosec # vulnerability # cryptomining boredhackerblog: Plex vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild to drop a cry
Security researchers report that vulnerabilities in Plex media servers are being actively exploited by attackers to install cryptocurrency mining malware. The findings, shared across infosec communities, warn that unpatched servers can be hijacked to mine crypto at the owners' expense. Administrators are being urged to update their Plex installations and check for signs of compromise.
- 10Guide published for deploying Kiwix Server on Ubuntu VPSโHow to Deploy # Kiwix Server on # Ubuntu # VPS This article provides a guide demonstrating how to deploy Kiwix Server on
A new tutorial explains how to deploy Kiwix Server on an Ubuntu VPS, letting users host offline copies of websites and knowledge bases accessible through a standard web browser. The guide walks through setup on a virtual private server, aimed at administrators and hobbyists who want self-hosted offline access to content like Wikipedia without an internet connection.
- 11New guide simplifies deploying Castopod on AlmaLinuxโDeploy # Castopod on # AlmaLinux # VPS This article provides a production-ready, step-by-step guide to deploy Castopod o
A step-by-step guide has been published for deploying Castopod, an open-source podcast hosting platform, on an AlmaLinux virtual private server. The walkthrough covers a production-ready setup using Nginx, PHP-FPM and MariaDB, with HTTPS configured. It is aimed at podcasters who want to self-host their shows instead of relying on commercial podcast hosting services.
- 12Critical Nextcloud Vulnerability Scores 9.2 on CVSSโNextcloud Vulnerability CVE-2026-110447: CVSS 9.2 [2026]
A critical security vulnerability affecting Nextcloud has been assigned the identifier CVE-2026-110447 and rated 9.2 on the CVSS severity scale, placing it in the most serious category of software flaws. Self-hosted Nextcloud servers are typically exposed to the internet, so administrators are being urged to review the advisory and apply updates promptly.
- 13PoC Released for Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Authentication BypassโPoC Released for Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
A proof-of-concept exploit has been released for a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiClient EMS. Security researchers are warning that the publicly available code lowers the bar for attackers to exploit unpatched systems, and administrators are being urged to apply Fortinet's fixes and review exposed EMS instances as a priority.