Posts tagged with "security"

Web Crawling Bots: Distinguishing Beneficial Entities from Harmful Intruders

Published Jul 15, 2025 by whitedec

Over half of the traffic to websites is generated by bots. Learn how to differentiate between beneficial search engine bots and malicious ones, and effectively…

#security , #waf , #bot , #harmful bots , #honey pot , #search engine , #web crawlers

First Steps in Automating SSH Connections: Mastering the Config File

Published Jun 24, 2025 by whitedec

Manage your frequently used SSH connection information like bookmarks with the .ssh/config file! This practical guide is perfectly organized with configuration…

#linux , #ssh , #security , #ssh config , #ssh alias

Effective Operation of Fail2Ban: Practical Security Strategies to Avoid Excessive IP Banning

Published May 21, 2025 by whitedec

Banning 1,100 IPs in 3 weeks? Fail2Ban's effectiveness is strong, but excessive settings can slow down the server. Discover efficient operation know-how throug…

#linux , #fail2ban , #security , #recidive , #server security , #ssh protection , #login blocking