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How to Extend Linux LVM by Adding a New Hard Disk

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You may need to add new disk to your Linux LVM for various reasons such as for adding capacity for your existing applications or new applications. This post aims to show you how you can add a new disk to your existing LVM as well as to a new LVM. The difference between adding a new disk to a new LVM and to an existing LVM is that in the latter case you do not have to create a … [Read more...] about How to Extend Linux LVM by Adding a New Hard Disk

20 Ways to Secure Home Network

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Almost every Internet user has their home network that every family member use to Internet access.For your home network security you can follow a few simple steps to eliminate the chances of your network being compromised. Before diving deep into the home network security issues, you may have a look at the vulnerability points in your network,  including your client machine. … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Secure Home Network

Effective Ways to Prevent Cross Site Scripting(XSS) Attacks

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Not every developers pay equal importance to web security and vulnerabilities, especially about cross site scripting when they start coding. Their primary goal is to get the project finished Websites developed with unsecure coding can be easily exploited by the attackers. There is no way your browser will prevent XSS automatically unless you disable your browser’s ability to … [Read more...] about Effective Ways to Prevent Cross Site Scripting(XSS) Attacks

Top 15 Network Security Vulnerabilities that System Administrators Must Know

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This post aims to help you familiarize with the top 15 commonly known network and system security vulnerablitis. If you are a new administrator, you can have a look at the following list. ACLs on the border router The ACLs you place in your router, especially in the border router, should not allow inadequate access to your other devices connected to your router. A few … [Read more...] about Top 15 Network Security Vulnerabilities that System Administrators Must Know

How to install a new Godaddy SSL Wildcard Certificate

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This post has been intended for the first time users who want to install GoDaddy SSL certificate in their website. The procedures described here should work well with Apache server and with Nginx. Steps to take before installing GoDaddy SSL To install a digital certificate, you must first generate and submit a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) to the Certification … [Read more...] about How to install a new Godaddy SSL Wildcard Certificate

Why Antivirus Software Fails to Detect Latest Viruses and Malwares

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We use antivirus software in the hope of having a secure system. Though any virus detecting software can detect viruses, we need to know that there are instances when viruses and malware remain undetected. The post aims to give you a brief idea on the situation when your antivirus may fail to detect the presence of malware in your computer. … [Read more...] about Why Antivirus Software Fails to Detect Latest Viruses and Malwares

Definition of 7 Types of Malware

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Though malware may take many forms, they have only one purpose to -disturb your computing environment. We can broadly classify malware depending on how the replicate and function. Remember that any codes that have evil intentions can be called a malware. That is why a virus, worm or even a backdoor program can be considered as a malware. But there is a distinct difference … [Read more...] about Definition of 7 Types of Malware