As cyberattacks grow more automated and distributed, traditional server protection tools are being pushed to their limits. For years, Fail2ban has been the go-to solution for blocking malicious IPs. However, newer tools like CrowdSec challenge this approach by introducing collective threat intelligence. Here, we explore how CrowdSec and Fail2ban differ in philosophy, operation and effectiveness. […]
A self-hosted CMS puts you in charge of your website’s performance, customization, and data. But it also places security responsibility squarely on your shoulders. Some platforms are built with strong foundations, yet most breaches don’t happen because of platform weaknesses. They happen because of everyday configuration mistakes that quietly create entry points for attackers. Understanding […]
Mastodon, which offers users total control over their own data and community, has grown in popularity as an open-source substitute for conventional social networks. Hosting Mastodon on your VPS is an effective choice whether you want to run a private social server for your company or use your own instance to join the expanding decentralized […]
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can easily overwhelm your web server with a flood of requests, leading to downtime and degraded performance. Rate limiting is a strategy that limits the number of requests clients can make in a given amount of time. It is one of the best ways to counteract small-scale DDoS or […]
Whether you’re running a website, hosting applications, or managing a VPS, exceeding your bandwidth limits can cause serious disruptions, from slower load times to complete service outages. But what exactly leads to hitting these limits, and more importantly, how can you stay within them? Here we discuss the common causes behind bandwidth overuse and offer […]
Log files are crucial for keeping your infrastructure observable, tracking application behavior, and diagnosing problems. Unmanaged logs, however, can quickly take up disk space, particularly in VPS environments where storage is frequently constrained. In order to keep your system healthy, Linux distributions come with a potent tool called logrotate that automatically rotates, compresses, and purges […]
Managing passwords securely is one of the most important responsibilities in today’s digital world. While cloud-based password managers are convenient, some users prefer full control over their data, especially when handling business or sensitive personal credentials. Bitwarden, one of the most trusted open-source password managers, offers an excellent self-hosted edition that you can deploy on […]
When managing a VPS (Virtual Private Server), most users rely on the command line through SSH. However, for those who are more comfortable with a graphical interface or need to run GUI-based applications.This guide walks you through the steps to set up a desktop GUI and access it remotely. In this guide we use a […]
In today’s threat landscape, relying on just a username and password is no longer sufficient to secure your Linux server. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an essential second layer of security, typically using a time-based one-time password (TOTP) that changes every 30 seconds. Here, we’ll walk you through setting up 2FA on your Linux server using […]
GitLab is a powerful web-based DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a Git repository manager with features like CI/CD, issue tracking, code reviews, and more. If you’re managing a small team or a personal project and want full control over your code, hosting GitLab on your own VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a great option. Here […]
