Optimize your Plesk email service with seven simple configuration tweaks. Learn to limit message sizes, enforce strong passwords, configure SMTP authentication, manage antivirus settings, and implement spam blacklists for better security and performance.
Technical Services Archive
January 29, 2010
5 min read
SSH brute force attacks are surging. Secure your server by restricting user access, implementing firewall rules, disabling password authentication, using TCP wrappers, and increasing key strength for robust protection.
Technical Services Archive
January 28, 2010
2 min read
SSH brute force attacks are increasing. Protect your server by using strong passwords, disabling SSH Protocol 1, restricting root login, and reducing grace time. These simple hardening measures significantly improve SSH security.
Technical Services Archive
January 27, 2010
6 min read
Protect your server from SSH brute force attacks using IPTables rate-limiting rules. This simple solution blocks excessive connection attempts without additional software, maintaining service availability while deterring automated password-guessing bots effectively.
Technical Services Archive
January 22, 2010
4 min read
SSH brute force attacks are surging, causing service outages and security risks. Popular blocking methods have vulnerabilities, so we're testing a PAM module that automatically blacklists abusive hosts without relying on exploitable log-based detection.
Technical Services Archive
December 10, 2009
3 min read
Learn essential CAN-SPAM Act requirements to avoid fines up to $16,000 per email. Must-have compliance elements include opt-out methods, physical addresses, honest headers, and prompt unsubscribe processing for bulk email senders.
Technical Services Archive
December 7, 2009
3 min read
Scammers are targeting cPanel users with phishing emails that spoof hosting provider login pages to steal FTP credentials. Once compromised, these accounts are used to build botnets and inject malicious code into websites, potentially triggering Google security warnings.
Technical Services Archive
December 1, 2009
4 min read
Most small business owners don't care about technical jargon—they just want their IT to work so they can focus on running their business, not managing servers and Linux systems.
Technical Services Archive
June 24, 2009
3 min read
Plurk Layouts partners with rackAID for managed hosting after experiencing constant downtime and poor support. The move enables the startup to focus on business growth while accessing reliable, scalable IT infrastructure and expert server management.
Technical Services Archive
May 20, 2009
3 min read
rackAID's client survey reveals high satisfaction in managed hosting services. Clients appreciate freed-up time, expert support, and worry-free server management. rackAID monitors updates hourly, applies 20-50 monthly patches, and is launching enhanced email and server security solutions.