Update to the Heartbleed SSL Security Vulnerability
Well, it’s been about a month since the Heartbleed Security Vulnerability was found. What happened?
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Improve Wordpress Plugin Security by Blocking Unneeded Access to Plugin PHP files
Many Wordpress Plugins allow direct access to themselves, which can lead to exploits. Here’s how to easily block that access and keep them secure.
Heartbleed SSL Security Exploit
The recently discovered Heartbleed security exploit has far reaching effects in the OpenSSL software.
Show a Notice/Warning Before Anyone Logs In.
It’s good practice to put up a notice before your server’s login prompts. Here’s a simple way to do it, with example texts too.
Create an Encrypted Swap File or Device
Did you know that your swap can contain sensitive information? Here’s some ways to encrypt it to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
What is SELinux and some basics on how to use it.
Tweaking the Linux Console
We can tweak a lot of things about the linux console. Here are some ways to do it with setterm and disable the annoying PC Speaker.
Setting up your Bash Profile
Setting up your bash profile.
Compiling a Linux Kernel on x86 hardware
A simple way to compile the Linux Kernel
Getting Arguments in Bash with getopts
Tips on bash scripting, from random strings, to reading default values.