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MD5 password generator

August 22, 2008 - 17:44

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MD5 password generator
$pw is:
";
echo "
" . strtoupper(md5($pw)) . "";
}
?>

 

Enter a password to encrypt:

Recover broken systems with SystemRescueCD

June 17, 2008 - 15:17

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SystemRescueCD is a powerful, expansive live cd which is useful for recovering broken systems. This tutorial will guide you through how to get it up and running and how to perform some basic recovery procedures.

 

10 Tips for making cPanel / WHM servers more secure

February 18, 2007 - 21:52

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Please note that these tips are suggestions only and cPanel takes no responsibility for modifications to individual servers, or the security practices of individual servers. Server security is a collection of compromises, as any server that allows connections could be insecure. These tips are to be followed at your own risk.

HostGator: cPanel Security Hole Exploited in Mass Hack

September 27, 2006 - 11:50

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HostGator says hackers compromised its servers using a previously unknown security hole in cPanel, the control panel software that is widely used by hosting providers. "I can tell you with all accuracy that this is definitely due to a cPanel exploit that provides root access and all cPanel servers are affected," said HostGator system administrator [...]

OSCommerce Security Upgrades

September 17, 2006 - 11:36

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An update to the osCommerce 2.2 Milestone 2 version has been released that addresses security related issues and bug reports that exist in the released version.

This is a list of insecure Joomla modules , please delete or upgrade

September 17, 2006 - 11:30

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This is a list of 3rd party Joomla components with known vulnerabilities that will allow hackers access to your site. If you are using any of the following compnents please upgrade or remove the component as listed under fix. It is also very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Joomla, [...]

Securing your Joomla Website

September 17, 2006 - 11:25

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In addition to understanding the threats, and implementing general defensive strategies, it is important to know more specific details about security in Joomla, as well some specific examples of how to implement security strategies.

Mambo 4.5.4 Security Patch 2 Released

September 17, 2006 - 11:18

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Team Mambo has just released Security Patch 2 for Mambo version 4.5.4. This patch fixes a number of security vulnerabilities and provides some additional hardening of the application. It is recommended that everyone apply this patch as soon as possible.

Running OSCommerce with register_global=OFF and Safe_mode=ON

September 15, 2006 - 19:35

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How to modify your osCommerce master file in Fantastico to make it work server default with php Safe_Mode = ON and register_global = OFF
As the World-Wide-Web is turning more and more into the Wild-Wild-Web you might haverealize that you need to implement tighter security measures for PHP on your Linux server.Having register globals enabled [...]

How to upgrade the embedded phpBB forum within phpNuke

September 1, 2006 - 04:07

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If you've recently installed phpNuke with Fantistico (it's at the bottom of your Control Panel – if you haven't seen it – go look), you may have noticed that the phpBB version is about 5 releases out of date. The most recent version of phpBB is 2.0.21, but the version within the phpNuke 7.8 Release [...]

New Skype Phone Doesnt Need PC or Wi-Fi

September 1, 2006 - 04:00

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Skype announced a new cordless phone on Thursday that sends and receives Skype calls just like a landline, but without the need for a computer.

Keeping phpBB up-to-date closes security holes

July 13, 2006 - 01:05

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With the continued development of cPanel/WHM, there are bound to be changes in the way things are handled via the control panel. More recently, one of those is how add-on scripts are handled both in installation and management/updating.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2006

July 12, 2006 - 23:29

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Summary: This advisory contains information about all security updatesreleased this month. It is broken down by security bulletin severity.

Zidane Headbutt Game

July 11, 2006 - 09:46

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Digital presents us with another refreshing way to win the worldcup!http://www.thoseforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1414Maybe the aussies should have done the same ?

Linux Terminal Servers for Any Business

July 6, 2006 - 02:39

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A Linux Terminal Server offers any business an elegant and cost-effective way to integrate the power of open source. In this article, I review some basics of network topology and offer suggestions about how to install a prototype server. I top it off with some tips for business-specific installations and configuration…

Upgrading your centOS kernel

June 30, 2006 - 23:43

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If you are having issues with your present linux kernel or just want to upgrade to kernel-smp-2.6.9-39.1 then here is the step by step guide. 

45 Minutes to a Moodle Education Server

May 31, 2006 - 01:01

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This beginner article provides step-by-step instructions for installing Moodle, a Learning Management System, on to a Fedora Linux server. It provides the steps necessary to setup a full powered intranet web-server that can support course listings, event calendars, student/teacher communication and… Complete article.

Searching for Spammers

May 29, 2006 - 00:46

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Chirpy brought us another great tutorial :
There are two aspects to dealing with spam for a server administrator:1/ Inbound spam to users 2/ Outbound spam from compromised scripts

Both need very different approaches to help detect, remove and resolve.

EV1 and The Planet Announce Merger

May 29, 2006 - 00:37

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Combination Creates Industry-leading Dedicated Hosting Company; Combined Company Will Continue to Deliver Industry-leading Client Experience

New internet media star…. – mistaken interview identity

May 15, 2006 - 12:10

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Digital reports: He is the BBC’s latest star – the cab driver who a leading presenter believed was a world expert on the internet music business. The man stepped unwittingly into the national spotlight when he was interviewed by mistake on the corporation’s News 24 channel.