Category: Malware EN
Your Digital Fortress: How to Hide Applications from the Internet with Tailscale
In today’s digital world, exposing any service to a public IP address is like sending an open invitation to uninvited guests. Automated scanners, password-guessing bots, and attackers searching for security vulnerabilities are relentless. But what if we could make our most critical applications—like a Vaultwarden password manager or a Wazuh security monitoring system—completely invisible to…
A Digital Noah’s Ark: How UrBackup and TrueNAS Protect Your Data
In today’s digital world, our lives—both personal and professional—are recorded as data. From family photos to crucial company databases, losing this information can be catastrophic. Despite this, many individuals and businesses still treat backups as an afterthought. Here is a complete guide to building a powerful, automated, and secure backup system using free tools: UrBackup,…
An End to Intrusive Adverts: How to Reclaim Control of the Internet at Home and Away. AdGuard Home.
The modern internet is a battlefield for our attention, and adverts have become the primary ammunition. This is felt particularly acutely on smartphones, where intrusive banners and pop-up windows can effectively discourage you from browsing content. However, there is an effective and comprehensive solution that allows you to create your own protective shield, not only…
WireGuard on TrueNAS Scale: How to Build a Secure and Efficient Bridge Between Your Local Network and VPS Servers
In today’s digital world, where remote work and distributed infrastructure are becoming the norm, secure access to network resources is not so much a luxury as an absolute necessity. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have long been the answer to these needs, yet traditional solutions can be complicated and slow. Enter WireGuard—a modern VPN protocol that…
Your Server is Secure: A Guide to Permanently Blocking Attacks
A Permanent IP Blacklist with Fail2ban, UFW, and Ipset Introduction: Beyond Temporary Protection In the digital world, where server attacks are a daily occurrence, merely reacting is not enough. Although tools like Fail2ban provide a basic line of defence, their temporary blocks leave a loophole—persistent attackers can return and try again after the ban expires.…
Wazuh on Your Own Server: Digital Sovereignty at the Cost of Complexity
Faced with the rising costs of commercial solutions and escalating cyber threats, the free security platform Wazuh is gaining popularity as a powerful alternative. However, the decision to self-host it on one’s own servers represents a fundamental trade-off: organisations gain unprecedented control over their data and system, but in return, they must contend with significant…
Build Your Own Fort Knox: The Complete Guide to Vaultwarden on a Private VPS
Introduction: Your Passwords Are Weak – change that and protect yourself from criminals Have you ever been treated by a website like a rookie in a basic training camp? “Your password is weak. Very weak.” The system claims you can’t use it because it’s under 20 characters, doesn’t contain a lowercase or uppercase letter, 5…
Error: Change ARI Username Password FreePBX Asterisk
In early 2023, the number of attacks on FreePBX Asterisk systems increased. The vulnerability exploited by hackers is the ARI interface. To gain access to the ARI interface, one must know the ARI username and password, but also the login details for the FreePBX administrative interface. This is why it is so important to use…
Phishing: Why Companies Fall Victim to Their Attacks
Over time, phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated. Thanks to public information campaigns on television, more people have become aware of the threats and know what to look out for after receiving messages from uncertain sources. However, criminals are also constantly adapting their attack methods to changing circumstances, and many people still fall victim to…
How to Remove Pop-up Ad Malware from a WordPress Site
When creating a website, you should pay special attention to its security. A breach of your site’s security can lead to significant problems. If your site allows user logins, or worse, you have an online shop (e.g., WooCommerce) with a customer database, it could result in a personal data leak and serious consequences, even legal…
