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CageFS 3.5 Security Update: Improved Protection for Shared Hosting

Cloud Linux Inc., an innovative software company serving the needs of hosting service providers, has released CageFS Version 3.5. This new version of the software features dramatic improvements in security for shared hosting companies. CageFS is a virtual file system that encapsulates each shared hosting customer in its own private virtual space. . Such an approach prevents hackers from scanning the server for vulnerable files, finding out who the other users on the system are, or escalating privileges to gain root access. The link for this article located at Seattle PI is no longer available. . CageFS 3.5 from CloudLinux enhances the security of shared hosting environments, preventing unauthorized entry and protecting confidential information.. CloudLinux Security,CageFS Enhancements,Shared Hosting Protection. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Shared Hosting Risks: Business Consequences from Server Compromise

A reader alerted us today about yet another web server compromise, affecting a large number of domains. In this particular case, the server was hosted with iPowerWeb, a provider of low cost web space on shared servers. Space on a shared server is ok for personal use. But you should think twice before using it for commercial, in particular business critical use. Your web sites security will depend on a few hundred other users on the same system doing the right thing. A bad php script on one virtual server could lead to a compromisse of all web sites hosted on the same system. . The link for this article located at SANS is no longer available. . Recognize the dangers associated with utilizing shared hosting for business purposes. Learn how one poorly designed application can jeopardize the security of your entire website.. Shared Hosting Risks, Business Security, Web Server Compromise. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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