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How To Secure Your Linux Server in 2024 with Best Practices

Protecting your web server is crucial for the security of your website and sensitive information. Linux servers are a popular choice among developers and businesses. Ninety-six percent of the top 1,000,000 web servers are Linux-based. Linux is a huge market force, and it is important to protect your data if you use it. ...
Apr 16, 2024
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How to Install & Run Podman on Rocky Linux

Docker is a popular container runtime engine due to its...
Apr 12, 2024
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How to Install Metasploit Framework on Ubuntu 22.04

Network admins must scan for security vulnerabilities a...
Apr 06, 2024
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How to Harden My Filesystem

5 Linux File and Folder Management Commands You Need to Know

Linux offers over 1,000 commands for a simple service.&...
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How To Easily Change Folder and File Permissions on Linux

Linux file permissions enable you to allow or prevent o...
Dec 20, 2023
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How to Encrypt and Securely Transfer Files with GPG

Today we'll cover how to encrypt and securely transfer ...
Dec 09, 2023
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Linux Permissions Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Linux has different security permissions, each impactin...
Nov 09, 2023
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How To Backup Files From Remote Linux VPS Using Rsync Script

Backups are the backbone of an organization. One of the...
Oct 15, 2023
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How To Download A File In Linux

Welcome to the world of Linux, where downloading files ...
Oct 15, 2023
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How to Change Owner of Folders and Subfolders in Ubuntu

As you learn Ubuntu, you find that you need to cha...
Sep 15, 2023
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How To Encrypt a File on Linux (And When You Should)

Looking for the easiest method for protecting a file be...
Apr 12, 2023
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Understanding the /etc/group File on Linux

The contents of the /etc/group file can seem cryptic at...
Apr 04, 2023
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How to Use scp Command to Securely Transfer Files in Linux

Suppose you want to transfer some files between servers...
Mar 26, 2023
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How to Learn Tips and Tricks

How to Install & Run Podman on Rocky Linux

Docker is a popular container runtime engine due to its...
Apr 12, 2024
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How To Improve Linux Kernel Security for Embedded Systems

Securing the Linux kernel in embedded systems is critic...
Apr 01, 2024
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How To Update Signatures on Linux Endpoints with Offline Security Intelligence Update

Microsoft has announced that Offline Security Intellige...
Apr 01, 2024
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How To Use sudo Insults to Add Spice to Incorrect Password Attempts

"The life of an admin doesn't have to be dry. For examp...
Mar 29, 2024
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Linux: Run a Single Command across Multiple Servers with SSH

"You don't always need third-party software to control ...
Mar 23, 2024
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Linux Supply Chain Validation Cheat Sheet

Linux offers several tools and techniques to users that...
Mar 21, 2024
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How To Deploy Software to Linux-Based IoT Devices at Scale

The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way people...
Mar 20, 2024
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How To Install and Configure fail2ban for Even More SSH Security

SSH is essential for Linux users, allowing them to...
Mar 09, 2024
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How To Check if Your Linux Server Has Been Hacked

Linux SSH servers are a favorite target among cyber att...
Mar 09, 2024
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How To Hide Your Shell Passwords with sshpass on Linux

Shell scripts are an integral part of Linux but can oft...
Feb 12, 2024
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How to Secure My E-mail

How to Configure Postfix Mail Server on Debian

Email remains a vital communication tool for both perso...
Nov 09, 2023
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How to Create an Email Server in Linux with Mail-In-A-Box

Mail-in-a-Box is a small, yet effective program that ai...
Mar 26, 2023
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How to Install and Use Thunderbird on Linux

Thunderbird is a desktop email client that packs a host...
Feb 11, 2023
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How to Set Up a Postfix Mail Server on Debian

Postfix is one of the best mail transfer agents for Lin...
Feb 11, 2023
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Build Your Own Email Server on Ubuntu: Basic Postfix Setup

Why run your own email server? Perhaps you have a websi...
Feb 11, 2023
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Manage Your Gmail Filters from the Linux Command Line

The gmailctl command-line tool manages email filters wi...
May 25, 2022
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(Don't) Return to Sender: How to Protect Yourself From Email Tracking

Tracking is everywhere on the Internet. Over the past y...
Jan 18, 2019

Verify Your Email Security With tcpdump

I confess, I'm an outlaw at heart. I like using packe...
Sep 30, 2008

Configure Custom Postfix Bounce Messages

In the event that a message is wrong, a sender isn't re...
Mar 05, 2008

OS Tool of the Month: GnuPG Setup Guide

Do you use Windows? Do you want to use GnuPG? Are you n...
Jan 28, 2008

How to Secure My Firewall

Firewalld: An Easier Way to Manage Linux Firewalls

Firewalld is a firewall management system for Linux tha...
Dec 25, 2023
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How To Check My Firewall

With the emergence of new technologies, it is essential...
Dec 17, 2023
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How to Install and Configure Config Server Firewall (CSF) on Rocky Linux 9

Several tools can assist you in keeping your Linux syst...
Dec 17, 2023
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How To Add a GUI for Your Ubuntu Firewall (And Why You Should)

Linux is considered the most secure operating system on...
Nov 02, 2023
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How to Configure a Firewall on Debian With UFW

Take the first steps toward securing your Debian machin...
Aug 23, 2023
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How to Protect Your Linux PC From Network Threats With OpenSnitch

Keep your data safe from intruders by implementing the ...
Mar 26, 2023
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Using Firewall With UFW in Ubuntu Linux [Beginner’s Guide]

UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a simple-to-use firewal...
Feb 11, 2023
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How to Secure a Linux Firewall With IPTables Rules

Server hacking and unauthorized access are genuine thre...
Feb 11, 2023
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Simplify Your Firewall Setup

Canonical's ufw lets you configure your firewall withou...
Feb 11, 2023
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How to configure firewalld rules in Linux

Learn how to add, remove, enable, and disable firewalld...
May 11, 2021
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How to Secure My Network

How to Install Metasploit Framework on Ubuntu 22.04

Network admins must scan for security vulnerabilities a...
Apr 06, 2024
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How To Improve Your Pentesting Efforts with SnoopGod Linux

SnoopGod Linux is a new Linux distro built on an Ubuntu...
Mar 20, 2024
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How Can Kali Linux 2024.1 Improve My Network Security Practices?

Kali Linux recently unveiled its first release of 2024,...
Mar 04, 2024
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Penetration Testing with Kali Linux as a Docker Container

How do you know if your systems are secure? Penetration...
Nov 12, 2023
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5 Easy Ways to Check for Open Ports on Linux

Know your network inside out by regularly checking for ...
Jul 16, 2023
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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Nmap and Netcat

Dive into the fascinating universe of network security ...
Jun 18, 2023
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12 Ways to Enumerate Linux for Privilege Escalation

Want to gain superuser access to a Linux system? Here a...
Jun 10, 2023
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How to Install and Set Up Snort IDS on Linux to Secure Your Network

Protect your network from intruders and unsolicited att...
May 26, 2023
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How to Install BlackArch Tools on Arch Linux

Turn your regular Arch Linux installation into a pentes...
May 19, 2023
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How To Use the John the Ripper Password Cracker

Password crackers are essential tools in any pen tester...
May 06, 2023
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How to Strengthen My Privacy

How To Safeguard Online Privacy & Anonymity with Tails OS

Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is ...
Apr 01, 2024
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How To Lock Away Sensitive Information on Linux with KDE Vaults

You probably have documents you'd like to keep out of p...
Mar 12, 2024
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Linux Pass: A Text-Based Password Manager

Linux servers typically don’t typically install wi...
Mar 04, 2024
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How To Change Password on Ubuntu Linux

Looking to change your old password on Ubuntu? It's eas...
Dec 03, 2023
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Install Waterfox on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Waterfox is a lightning-fast web browser that is entire...
Nov 02, 2023
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How To Set up a Secure VPN Connection in Linux

This guide explains VPN installation and configuration ...
Aug 23, 2023
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How to Install the WireGuard VPN Client

Here's a step-by-step guide to installing the WireGuard...
Aug 19, 2023
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How to install Hashcat on Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04 LTS

Hashcat is for those who are in the computer security f...
Jun 10, 2023
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2 Ways to install Bitwarden on Debian 12 or 11 Linux

Bitwarden is a password manager that offers both SAAS s...
May 08, 2023
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How to Set Up a Private VPN With TurnKey GNU/Linux

Private VPNs give you greater control and privacy, but ...
Apr 12, 2023
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How to Secure My Webserver

How To Secure Your Linux Server in 2024 with Best Practices

Protecting your web server is crucial for the security ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Guide To Installing & Securing MariaDB on Ubuntu 24.04

MariaDB is an open-source, relational database system t...
Feb 04, 2024
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How To Secure Your Website with the Free ZeroSSL SSL Certificate

ZeroSSL is a free SSL certificate authority created by ...
Jan 09, 2024
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How to Install Modsecurity 2, OWASP CRS with Apache on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04

For those seeking to bolster their server’s defenses ag...
Sep 29, 2023
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How to Change Root Password of MySQL or MariaDB in Linux: Step-by-Step Guide

MySQL and MariaDB are popular relational database manag...
Sep 08, 2023
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The 5 Best Linux Tools for Directory Bursting

Looking for free-to-use tools to enumerate hidden direc...
Aug 19, 2023
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How To Configure SELinux for Applications and Services

SELinux can make it a challenge to get newly insta...
Aug 11, 2023
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How to Create a Linux Server in the Cloud Using AWS EC2

When you want to quickly spin up a Linux server in the ...
Feb 11, 2023
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Top 25 Nginx Web Server Best Security Practices

This tutorial explains how to improve the security of N...
Feb 11, 2023
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How To Make SSH Even Easier to Use with Config Files

If you find yourself having to use Secure Shell to remo...
Feb 11, 2023
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