Tagged: Security

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Securing your server using DenyHosts

Running an internet accessible server means you are opening yourself to crackers. Running the server in itself is a risk, so risk management is of top priority when you open up the ports for accessing the server. The standard ports are 80(http), 443(https) and mostly 22(for ssh). Port 22 is the most important...

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Securing your wordpress with self-signed SSL certificate

I have been wanting to do this for a long time now. At last thejeshgn.com is available through https. It’s mostly done for my own use than my readers. I wanted to protect the admin screen (basically wp-admin). Given that I use my own VPN on public wifi, it may seem less important....

Using sshuttle to remain Safe on Insecure Wi-Fi 2

Using sshuttle to remain Safe on Insecure Wi-Fi

Working from home mostly means working from cafes. Though I mostly tether through my mobile to get onto the Internet, it’s not always fast enough. Also bigger bandwidth does attract the geek in me towards public wi-fi. But most public wi-fis are insecure (I think even the private ones are insecure). Using HTTPS...

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pyg2fa : Python Library for using Google Authenticator with your Web App

I have been using Google two factor authentication for a while. It’s probably the reason why I login using my Google id on every possible site I use. I can use a simple mobile app to generate time-sensitive one-time password (OTP) along with my regular password to login. Google authenticator mobile app allows...

RTPM – Real Time Productivity Monitor 3

RTPM – Real Time Productivity Monitor

RTPMTM – Real Time Productivity MonitorPP is productivity monitoring tool which runs on your resources computer to monitor the productivity. It helps your resources to see their RTPITM Real Time Productivity IndexPP so that they can increase their productivity index.It keeps track of the productive work and helps you in estimating cost, average...

oAuth Explained With An Example 5

oAuth Explained With An Example

The problem with using more and more social networks is with every social network you join you need to create profile then invite friends. There is no way to carry your data from one network to another network with out a hitch. Few smart people have already started working on this issue of...