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> Fortunately, most VPS and dedicated server hosts have a side channel that allows you to regain access when needed. Fortunately, but of course it means you no
by jjav 5y ago
> Fortunately, most VPS and dedicated server hosts have a side channel that allows you to regain access when needed.
Fortunately, but of course it means you now need to consider this side channel as well. Maybe you have strong ssh keys all across, but your cloud service has a web admin UI that can bypass them and someone has a 8 character password on it.
- kijin 5y agoYeah, the hosting company is usually the weakest link. I use 2FA on any web admin UI that supports it, but who knows how well it will hold up against a determined social engineering attack on the CS department?