How To Install CHKROOTKIT
chkrootkit: shell script that checks system binaries for rootkit modification.
Install BFD (Brute Force Detection)
BFD is a modular shell script for parsing applicable logs and checking for authentication failures.
Disable Telnet Access
Telnet should be disabled, and you should use SSH. Telnet sends password in plain text, and ‘crackers/hackers’ can obtain these…
Force the use of SSH protocol 2
SSH Protocol 1 based systems are facing many automated “root kits”. As a result to step up the security Protcol…
Install LogWatch
Logwatch is a customizable log analysis system. Logwatch parses through your system’s logs for a given period of time and…
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What is a dedicated server?
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Disabling Direct Root Login (SSH)
Disabling root login via shh is a great way to tigthen security on your dedicated server.