IT-Tips

How to Disable mod_security in .htaccess file

1. If you do not have one yet, an .htaccess file in the folder of your web application 2. To disable mod_security COMPLETELY, add the following line to the .htaccess file: SecFilterEngine Off OR, to disable HTTP POST scanning only, use the following instead: SecFilterScanPOST Off 3. Save the file and test your web application [...]

Secure your Apache2 with mod-security

Installation: In order to install mod-security with apache2, you need libapache2-mod-security: $sudo apt-get install libapache2-mod-security and then enable mod-security and reload apache2 $sudo a2enmod mod-security $sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 force-reload Once this is done, you will be able to filter GET, POST urls …. and apply different rules depending on what the page/variables/url contain Configuration: Apache running [...]

20 ways to Secure your Apache Configuration

First, make sure you’ve installed latest security patches There is no sense in putting locks on the windows, if your door is wide open. As such, if you’re not patched up there isn’t really much point in continuing any longer on this list. Go ahead and bookmark this page so you can come back later, [...]

A Guide to Internet Security Terms

Every Internet user should at least have a basic understanding of the terms used in regard to online security and so I have collected a few of the popular ones and put them in this article with a brief explanation of each. Adware means “Advertising Supported Software”. It refers to placing adverts in software or [...]

Top 10 Tips for Outlook 2007

The first time you open Outlook 2007 you might be disappointed to see that, on the face of it, Outlook does not display the new ribbon and new interface that you will see in the other major applications in the Office 2007 suite such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Dig a little deeper under the [...]