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How to Change Root Password in Kali Linux

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The first thing to do right after booting into Kali Linux for the first time is to change the default root password. Here's how you can do it.

Brittany Day
Apr 05, 2022

Getting Started with Docker Semi-Self-Hosting on Linode

Learn how to improve your security and privacy online with a semi-self-hosted solution on Linode. This tutorial shows how to set up a Linode instance, point a domain to Linode, set up Portainer and Nginx Proxy Manager and even created a network on Nginx Proxy Manager to be used by containers.

Brittany Day
Mar 30, 2022

9 Advanced MySQL Security Tips

Secure your MySQL database server by following these easy tips.

Brittany Day
Mar 03, 2022

How to Install and use Rust on Debian 11 Bullseye

Rust is a modern programming language that focuses on thread safety and performance designed to compete with C and C++. Learn the steps to install and start using RUST on Debian 11 Bullseye Linux in this tutorial.

Brittany Day
Feb 25, 2022

A Beginner's Guide to Metasploit in Kali Linux (With Practical Examples)

Learn about the basic interface and modules of Metasploit and how to use them to exploit MySQL vulnerabilities in Metasploitable 2.

Super User (admin old)
Feb 15, 2022

How to Disable or Turn Off SELinux on Rocky Linux 8

Let’s run a few commands to disable or turn off the SELinux on Rocky Linux 8 using the command terminal.

Brittany Day
Jan 31, 2022

How to Perform Security Audits on Linux With Lynis

Your system's security should always be your topmost concern. Here's how to perform a security audit on a Linux system with Lynis.

Brittany Day
Jan 11, 2022

Detect and block Log4j exploitation attempts with CrowdSec

If you work in Infosec, chances are you had a very lousy weekend due to the critical Log4j zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) that was discovered. Learn how to detect and block Log4j exploitation attempts with CrowdSec in this tutorial.

Super User (admin old)
Dec 17, 2021

Evaluate Log4j Vulnerability on Linux Servers

Log4j is a serious vulnerability that has swept across the IT landscape quickly. Here's a single command you can run to test and see if you have any vulnerable packages installed.

Super User (admin old)
Dec 15, 2021

Verify RHEL Package Status Against Specific CVEs

Curious to know if your RHEL-based distro has been patched against a specific CVE for a certain installed package? This tutorial shows you how.

Brittany Day
Dec 01, 2021

How to Install and Use croc to Securely Transfer Files on Linux

Want to securely share files with other devices using the Linux command line? Check out croc, a user-friendly cross-platform file transfer utility for Linux. Learn how to install and use croc in this helpful tutorial.

Brittany Day
Oct 26, 2021

How to run a basic vulnerability scan on your data center Linux servers with Nessus

Are you certain your data center Linux servers are free from vulnerabilities? If not, you need to scan them immediately! Learn how this can be done with Nessus.

Super User (admin old)
Oct 06, 2021

Secure Docker Compose stacks with CrowdSec

While CrowdSec is most commonly used as a host-based defense mechanism, the free and open-source cybersecurity solution is also suitable for Docker environments. This tutorial demonstrates how to deploy a minimal yet complete applicative stack using Docker Compose and secure it with CrowdSec.

Brittany Day
Sep 07, 2021

17 Helpful Rsync SSH Command Examples For Linux (2021 List)

Learn how to use Rsync for Linux file/directory transfer and backup like a professional with these 17 helpful Rsync SSH command examples.

Brittany Day
Jul 30, 2021

Linux Hardening Guide: 8 Best Ways To Secure A Linux Server

Linux/Unix powers almost everything on the internet. Nearly all the websites that you visit on the internet are hosted on a server that is running Linux.

Brittany Day
Jul 28, 2021

How to beat application DDoS attacks with CrowdSec & Cloudflare

Distributed Denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have been targeting all types of businesses over the past few years. They have been used by hackers for quite some time and are some of the most common attacks but remain extremely efficient and harmful.

Brittany Day
Jul 21, 2021

How to Clone/Backup Linux Systems Using – Mondo Rescue Disaster Recovery Tool

Learn how to clone/backup your Linux system using Mondo Rescue, an open-source disaster recovery and backup utility that allows you to easily create complete system clone/backup ISO images to prevent data loss.

Brittany Day
Jul 05, 2021

How to scan your RHEL-based Linux servers for outdated libraries with CloudLinux UChecker

Outdated Linux server libraries may be leaving your server vulnerable to attack. CloudLinux UChecker can quickly list out-of-date libraries on AlamaLinux or a similar distro. Learn how to scan your RHEL-based Linux servers for outdated libraries with UChecker.

Brittany Day
Jun 30, 2021

Call for Contributors with Ubuntu/Debian Experience!

Greetings fellow Linux security enthusiasts, Interested in becoming a LinuxSecurity contributor, but need an article topic idea and some guidance to help you get started?

Brittany Day
Jun 14, 2021

How to Do Security Auditing of Linux System Using Lynis Tool

Learn how to install and use Lynis 3.0.4 to automate auditing and improve the security of your Linux system in this tutorial.

Brittany Day
Jun 03, 2021

Linux Learn Tips and Tricks - Page 7

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