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One of the first things I do on a server is disable root logins, disable password authentication, install sudo, add my_user to sudoers, and copy my public key t
by D9u 14y ago
One of the first things I do on a server is disable root logins, disable password authentication, install sudo, add my_user to sudoers, and copy my public key to the server, as well as only allow connections from my IP address.
- notacoward 14y agoThat's six of the first things you do. ;)
- pfg 14y agoIn this case, the attacker (supposedly) booted the machines into rescue mode through OVH's control panel. None of the steps you listed would've prevented that (I'm not saying it won't prevent other attacks.)