There are hundreds of WordPress security plugins to choose from, with some trying to do one thing only and others trying to do it all. Given the fact that security plugins will often make fundamental changes to folder locations, database prefixes, user ID’s and enumeration obfuscate file locations and restrict login access, it’s always prudent […]
This article will cover many recommended methods to secure your WordPress installation. The latest version of WordPress can always been found on their official download page: Download WordPress or Latest WordPress Zip Archive. WordPress has a much more extensive treatment of the topic in their documentation. Here we go over some of the most basic measures you can take […]
Keeping our websites secure is one of the most important and challenging topics of all time. This article will cover the ‘mod_security’ module and whether or not you should consider using it on your server(s)/website(s). What is mod_security? ModSecurity is a toolkit for real-time web application monitoring, logging, and access control. I like to think […]
KnownHost’s dedicated server line supports an abundance of proper Operating Systems but we also know you may need something different or even niche for that one special project. We’re pleased to offer netboot.xyz, an easy way to try and install a wide variety of Operating Systems on your dedicated server. Below are instructions on how […]
When your website is online, it’s potentially vulnerable. To combat this, online services are utilized to mask or ‘hide’ the website’s origin IP address. This is handled by using services such as CloudFlare, Incapsula or Sucuri that offer a Website Application Firewall. These services are dependent by a large majority of individuals in today’s internet […]
WordPress is the #1 CMS being used by a wide range of audiences all over the internet. We at KnownHost have a specialized hosting solution called WordPress Hosting just for WordPress websites, which provides a robust infrastructure for your WordPress website, and the servers are fine-tuned as per WordPress requirements. This article will further discuss […]
One of the most common security tips for Linux servers is to disable password authentication for root and use SSH Keys. SSH Keys allow you to login as that specified user without the need for a password. This functionality helps you add and manage SSH Keys for the ‘root’ user on your server. This will […]
After the great success of the CloudLinux OS, which is now being considered the #1 operating system for the shared hosting environment, the CloudLinux team introduced Imunify360 – The all in one security solution for shared server. Licensing Licensing for the Imunify360 is pretty straightforward, and it is based on a number of accounts hosted […]
You can enable and configure the Two-Factor Authentication on KnownHost’s Billing portal, just the same way we earlier saw for the cPanel control panel. There are many authentication apps that you can use to set up the 2FA, but for this article, we are using an authentication application. For Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2&hl=en For IOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605?mt=8 1. First, login […]
We at Known Host take privacy and the security of the customer’s account very seriously. So, whenever you make any requests through Live Chat or Phone Call, our representative always demands Support Pin. Support Pin is a unique four-digit combination that will help us authenticate the genuineness of the account holder. You can follow the […]