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MCP Server Audit Logging Guide Details Deadbugz Attack Response

This guide outlines essential logging practices for detecting and investigating attacks on MCP servers, particularly in the context of the Deadbugz campaign. It emphasizes the need to log not only tool calls but also tool definitions and any changes to them, as malicious servers can alter instructions after initial interactions. The recommendations include storing logs off-host to prevent tampering, redacting sensitive data like tokens and file contents before storage, and retaining logs for a sufficient period to cover the gap between an attack and its public disclosure. AI

IMPACT Provides critical security logging recommendations for AI agent interactions, helping organizations detect and respond to malicious server behavior.

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MCP Server Audit Logging Guide Details Deadbugz Attack Response

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    MCP Server Audit Logging: What to Log So You Can Answer "Were We Affected?"

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