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Configuring Fail2ban to Protect Your Ubuntu Server from Brute-Force Attacks

By admin March 6, 2026

Fail2ban automatically blocks brute-force IPs targeting SSH, Nginx, and WordPress by reading logs and adding iptables rules. This guide covers installation, practical jail configuration, and common troubleshooting scenarios on Ubuntu 22.04.

Linux

Securing Your SSH Server: Essential Steps to Prevent Getting Hacked

By admin March 4, 2026

A hands-on guide to SSH server security: comparing 4 common approaches, analyzing their trade-offs, and concrete configuration steps from SSH keys to Fail2ban. Prioritize in the right order to protect your server as effectively as possible.

Fedora

Installing Fedora Server and Initial Configuration: Steps You Cannot Skip

By admin March 1, 2026

A practical guide to installing Fedora Server and configuring it correctly from the start, covering user creation, SSH key-based lockdown, firewalld configuration, keeping SELinux enabled, and installing fail2ban. Compiled from real-world experience after 6 months running in production.

Security

Detecting and Responding to a Hacked Server: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide

By admin February 28, 2026

A step-by-step guide to detecting and responding to a compromised Linux server: from manual command-line inspection and rootkit scanning with rkhunter/chkrootkit, to server isolation and setting up Fail2ban for long-term defense. Includes real commands and hands-on experience.

Ubuntu

Things to Do After Installing Ubuntu Server 22.04 to Avoid 2 AM Disasters

By admin February 28, 2026

A practical checklist of what to do right after installing Ubuntu Server 22.04: secure SSH with key-based authentication, enable UFW firewall, create a swap file, configure timezone, and set up Fail2ban — all distilled from real-world production incident experience.