Hiding .env Files using .htaccess

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Let’s explore how to use .htaccess files to protect your .env file on Ubuntu servers running Apache.

Laravel, PHP, Security, Server Configuration

Customise the cPanel Account Suspension Page

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Customise the cPanel Account Suspension page, which appears when an account has been suspended.

cPanel / WHM, Customisation

Review: Amazon Echo Buds

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I’ve owned the Amazon Echo Buds wireless headphones for over a year now, since they were first made available in the UK. And while the headphones have served me well for the past 12 months, I’ve had several issues that has left me overall disappointed with the product.

Amazon, Gadget, Review

Review: RhinoKey Titanium EDC Multitool

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I was a backer of the RhinoKey EDC tool on Kickstarter, but it was a big mistake. If you are thinking of buying one as a gift (or for yourself), avoid this particular brand and get yourself a SmartKey or something else instead.

EDC, Gadget, Review, RhinoKey

Hardening Apache Using Security Configuration

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When setting up a new Apache server to run your application, it’s always a good idea to setup some initial security settings as part of the process. Luckily, Apache comes with a default security.conf file that can be enabled and updated to add basic hardening to your server.

Apache, Hardening, Security

Reporting cPanel cPHulk IPs to Abuse IP DB

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But did you know that you can configure cPanel, and specifically cPHulk Brute Force Protection to automatically report abusive IPs to the IPAbuse database.

Brute Force, cPanel / WHM, cPHulk, Security

3 Tools to Help Secure Your Server or Website

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In a recent project, I’ve been liaising with web security experts to carry out security testing on a number of client servers. During my research, I’ve come across various free tools that can help you identify any potential issues.

Auto-Reporting LFD Block Reports to Abuse IP DB v2

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Due to popular demand, I have upgraded my initial LFD reporting script to use the IP Abuse DB v2 APIs. This post covers the new script and how it can be used. Please read my previous post to understand the background of the script.

Firewall, Hacking, IP Abuse, Security

Creating Symlinks to Libraries in Composer

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When developing a new library in PHP, it’s sometimes useful to symlink the library into a project while you work on it. Find out how to update your Composer config to achieve this.

Composer, Development, PHP, Tutorial

Auto-Reporting LFD Block Reports to Abuse IP DB

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I created a PHP script that would allow the CSF / LFD firewall plugin on my server to report IPs that brute-force logins or port scan my server to the AbuseIPDB website. This tutorial shows how I achieved this.

Firewall, Hacking, IP Abuse, Security