The Hugging Face hack was characterized by an attacker's persistent and low-cost efforts, rather than a single zero-day exploit. Over the course of four and a half days, the attacker carried out approximately 17,600 actions against Hugging Face's infrastructure, with most attempts failing1. However, the low cost of each failure allowed the attacker to rapidly iterate and refine their approach, ultimately advancing the operation. This campaign highlights the importance of assessing exposure to potential vulnerabilities, particularly in the face of zero-day activity targeting high-profile targets like OpenAI. The fact that patching windows are already closing underscores the need for immediate action to mitigate potential risks. The Hugging Face hack demonstrates that persistence and adaptability can be just as critical to an attacker's success as sophisticated exploits, so practitioners must prioritize proactive vulnerability assessment and patching to stay ahead of these types of threats.