Prevent users from logging into your system
If you are a system administrator who allows remote access to your server or desktop, you may want to disable certain users from logging into the system both remotely and locally. This article will...
View ArticleModify SSH Config To Maximize Security
SSH is a powerful remote logging protocol that took the place of telnet back in the mid-to-late 90′s. With so many people using SSH as an every day tool, it is important for server administrators to...
View ArticleLinux Security Expert Kurt Seifried
Michael Stutz from Linux.com had the chance to interview the author of the Linux Administrators’ Security Guide and proprietor of a popular security mailing list, Kurt Seifried. Mr. Seifried discusses...
View ArticlePassword Management Concerns with IE and Firefox
SecurityFocus’ Mikhael Felker has written part two of his analysis of the security mechanisms, risks, attacks, and defenses of the two most commonly used password management systems: those found in...
View ArticleCreate stronger passwords
Safepasswd is a website dedicated to helping you choose a safe and secure password. The secure passwords are automatically generated for you, allowing you the following options: easy to remember,...
View ArticleWordPress Exploit
David Kierznowski has uncovered an exploit in the popular WordPress blogging software that everyone should be aware of. Popular security website Security Focus has the issue documented, and it is...
View ArticleThe Best Linux Security Tools
You can never be too safe these days. Viruses, spyware, rootkits, remote exploits, you just never know what security issue is going to be your downfall. That’s why it is important as a Linux...
View ArticleBasic Linux Security Tips
William Stearns has a good write up on Linux security tips for first time Linux users. Here are a few: Set up regular updates for your particular Linux distribution Lock your system when you step away...
View ArticleSELinux Available on Ubuntu 8.04 “Hardy Heron”
It has been announced that Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) will now be available as an alternative security option to AppArmour in Ubuntu 8.04 “Hardy Heron”. Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is a...
View ArticleLinux Malware – Proof that Linux is not as secure as we all think
There was an interesting post on Ask Slashdot discussing the ethics of releasing non-malicious Linux malware to simply prove a point to all of the people who rant and rave about Linux being so secure....
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