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In short: an old server running un-updated software was broken into not once but at least four times since the start of the year. The post describes some steps
by efoto 10y ago
In short: an old server running un-updated software was broken into not once but at least four times since the start of the year.
The post describes some steps the author took to investigate and block the attack. It's an entertaining reading, but I'd strongly advise against trying this at home: it is not worth the risk. Reinstalling the system from scratch instead would have been much more prudent.
- voltagex_ 10y agoYep. "Treat servers like cattle, not pets". I won't recommend Docker but something like Ansible can be used to make reproducible servers.
- majewsky 10y agoAlso, remember that while no one likes backups, everyone wants restore. ;)
- redbeard0x0a 10y agoI think running a Docker container for Wordpress or Joomla installs. If setup correctly with the right folders setup as volumes (i.e. wp-content for WP) and the rest would be part of the docker image. If WP gets corrupted/infected, then starting a brand new image would remove most of the corrupted files.