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DevSecOps: Build fast without skipping security Shipping features quickly is great until a security gap derails progress. DevSecOps fixes this by weaving security into every stage of software delivery instead of bolting it on at the end. Think of it
Firewall Challenge Week 3 – DEV Community
Corporate Network Firewall Challenge: Build, Prove, and Perfect Your iptables Skills Most firewall guides tell you what to type. This #Firewall Challenge expects you to design a working policy for a real-world corporate layout and back it up with a
Keep Your Ubuntu-based VPN Server Up to Date
Automate Monthly Updates on Ubuntu 24.04 for a VPN Server Keep your Ubuntu-based VPN server secure, stable, and low maintenance by automating system updates on a monthly schedule. The setup below uses a small shell script, a root cron job,
Enterprise-Grade Security for Small Businesses with Linux and Open Source
Rethinking SMB Security: Enterprise Controls With Linux and Open Source “We have always done it this way” is a risky mantra. For many small businesses, the default has been Windows Server, Active Directory and a stack of paid tools. That
Ethics for Ephemeral Signals – A Manifesto
The Ephemeral Signal Ethics Manifesto Data is not sacred. Identity is not permanent. Systems that forget are safer than systems that remember. This #Ephemeral #Signal #Ethics #Manifesto argues for technology that treats human information as fragile, purpose-bound, and short-lived. If
When Regex Falls Short – Auditing Discord Bots with AI Reasoning Models
Regex is not auditing: a safer way to verify Discord bots Discord has a malware problem because many directories still approve bots with shallow checks. If a token works and the bot responds, it gets listed. That rubber-stamp approach ignores

WordPress Security: An Overview of Key Plugins and Why BotBlocker Should Be the Foundation
The Protection Tasks That Matter In the WordPress environment, the primary threats remain the same: bot networks and scanners masking their User-Agent, mass login attempts (bruteforce), spam registrations, attacks on XML-RPC and REST API, file-scanning exploits, and DDoS-level load. Effective

Защита WordPress: обзор ключевых плагинов и почему BotBlocker – основа безопасности
Задачи, которые должна решать защита В среде WordPress основными угрозами остаются: бот-сети и сканеры, подменяющие User-Agent, массовые попытки логина (bruteforce), спам-регистрации, атаки на XML-RPC и REST API, сканирование файлов на уязвимости, а также DDoS-нагрузка. Эффективная защита должна: Почему классические плагины

Google Unveils Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures for Cloud KMS
On Thursday, Google rolled out its quantum-safe digital signatures for software-based keys in the Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS). This feature is currently available in preview mode. The company also shared insights into its larger strategy for incorporating

Apple Removes Thousands of Apps to Comply with Digital Services Act Regulations
Apple has yanked thousands of apps from its EU App Store for not meeting the requirements of the Digital Services Act. This law demands that developers provide verified contact information, including an address, email, and phone number. By removing non-compliant

Huawei Launches Its First Tri-Fold Smartphone Globally
Huawei just launched its luxury foldable phone, the Mate XT, on February 18 in Malaysia. The device features three panels and costs $3,662. Unfortunately, it’s not available directly from U.S. carriers and won’t connect to U.S. networks due to a

Understanding Web Hosting: How Does It Work?
Ever wondered how websites pop up on the internet? It all comes down to web hosting. This service stores your website’s files on a server, making them accessible to anyone across the globe. No matter if it’s a simple blog