Security

Introduction Mimikatz is a powerful post-exploitation tool designed to extract plaintext passwords, hashes, PIN codes, and Kerberos tickets from memory. It is widely used by penetration testers and security professionals to assess system vulnerabilities. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to installing and using Mimikatz for ethical security testing. Warning: Unauthorized use of Mimikatz is […]

Clearing the SSL cache in web browsers is essential when troubleshooting SSL certificate errors, updating security settings, or ensuring a new SSL certificate is properly recognized. This guide explains how to clear the SSL cache on Mac and Windows browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. Why Clear the SSL Cache? Resolve […]

Secure Shell (SSH) is one of the most widely used tools for securely managing and accessing remote systems. Instead of relying on traditional password-based authentication, which is less secure and prone to brute-force attacks, system administrators often configure SSH key-based authentication for better security, scalability, and automation. This guide explains how to generate SSH keys […]

In today’s digital world, protecting your online privacy is more important than ever, whether you’re streaming content, managing a website, or handling sensitive tasks. Opera Browser’s free built-in VPN offers a simple yet effective way to enhance your security without the hassle of installing third-party software. For users hosting websites or applications on ava.hosting’s high-performance […]

Apache is one of the most widely used web servers, known for its flexibility and extensive module support. Apache modules enhance functionality, improve security, and optimize performance. This guide explores some of the most commonly used Apache modules and their benefits. If you’re looking for a reliable hosting solution with full Apache support, Ava Hosting […]

Introduction When managing a Linux server, providing restricted access to users for file transfers without granting full shell access is a common security concern. Two tools that help achieve this are rssh and scponly. These restricted shells allow users to perform specific file transfer operations via SCP, SFTP, and rsync while preventing command execution. In […]

Managing network security is critical when running applications or services on a Linux server, especially on a high-performance platform like ava.hosting. Firewalld, a dynamic firewall management tool used in distributions like CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora, offers powerful control through its rich rules feature. Rich rules enable precise, granular policies to secure your server, far beyond […]

Using Nmap on AvaHost VPS: Network Scanning and Security Auditing Nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful, open-source tool for network discovery, security auditing, and vulnerability scanning, widely used by administrators and security professionals. Running Nmap on AvaHost’s high-performance Linux VPS, with NVMe SSDs and robust infrastructure, ensures efficient network analysis. This guide covers Nmap installation, […]

How to Install and Configure Fail2Ban on Ubuntu Fail2Ban is a vital security tool that protects Linux servers from brute-force attacks by monitoring logs and banning malicious IPs. This guide simplifies installing and configuring Fail2Ban on Ubuntu, with practical examples and tips to secure your VPS or dedicated server effectively. Why Use Fail2Ban? Fail2Ban enhances […]

Finding Reliable & Affordable Hosting for Adult Websites – With AvaHost Support Launching and maintaining an adult website comes with unique challenges — not only in terms of content and audience targeting, but also in finding a hosting provider that can legally and technically support such content. Many mainstream web hosts enforce strict Acceptable Use […]