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Aug 22nd
Recover broken systems with SystemRescueCD
Jun 17th
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
Feb 18th
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.
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HostGator: cPanel Security Hole Exploited in Mass Hack
Sep 27th
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 Tim Greer. "This issue affects all versions of cPanel, from what I can tell, from years ago to the current releases, including Stable, Release, Current and Edge."
OSCommerce Security Upgrades
Sep 17th
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.
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This is a list of insecure Joomla modules , please delete or upgrade
Sep 17th
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, currently 1.0.11, as earlier versions have several High Level vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities dont just effects your website it effects other clients and the entire server as a whole.http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic,79477.0.html
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Securing your Joomla Website
Sep 17th
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.
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Mambo 4.5.4 Security Patch 2 Released
Sep 17th
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.
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Running OSCommerce with register_global=OFF and Safe_mode=ON
Sep 15th
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 is a very serious security issue; it allows an attacker to inject
variables into the running PHP code. Just in case you don’t realise, this is a VERY BAD THING.
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How to upgrade the embedded phpBB forum within phpNuke
Sep 1st
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 is 2.0.15. However, before you run out and download the standalone updates/patches for phpBB, please keep reading.
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New Skype Phone Doesnt Need PC or Wi-Fi
Sep 1st
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.
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Keeping phpBB up-to-date closes security holes
Jul 13th
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.
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2006
Jul 12th
Summary: This advisory contains information about all security updates
released this month. It is broken down by security bulletin severity.
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Zidane Headbutt Game
Jul 11th
Digital presents us with another refreshing way to win the worldcup!
http://www.thoseforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1414
Maybe the aussies should have done the same ?
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Linux Terminal Servers for Any Business
Jul 6th
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…
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Upgrading your centOS kernel
Jun 30th
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.
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45 Minutes to a Moodle Education Server
May 31st
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.
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Searching for Spammers
May 29th
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
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 29th
Combination Creates Industry-leading Dedicated Hosting Company; Combined Company Will Continue to Deliver Industry-leading Client Experience
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New internet media star…. – mistaken interview identity
May 15th
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.
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