Posts tagged #http headers

Oct 04, 2026

Vanilla Forums Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: Permissions, Admin Protection & HTTP Headers

Vanilla Forums ships with sensible defaults, but shared hosting accounts still leave config files, upload directories, and the dashboard exposed to opportunistic attacks. This guide walks through tightening permissions, locking admin paths, and adding HTTP security controls using only cPanel, DirectAdmin, and .htaccess.

#vanilla forums #security hardening #htaccess #shared hosting #http headers

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Contao

Sep 30, 2026

Contao Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: File Permissions, Exposed Paths & HTTP Controls

Contao installs on shared hosting frequently ship with loose file permissions, reachable install and config paths, and missing HTTP security headers. This guide walks through concrete fixes using only .htaccess, .user.ini, File Manager, and the Contao back end.

#Contao #Security #.htaccess #Shared Hosting #HTTP Headers

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PlayTube

Sep 26, 2026

PlayTube Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: Lock Down Config, Admin Paths, and HTTP Headers

A practical walkthrough for hardening a PlayTube installation using only cPanel, DirectAdmin, .htaccess, and phpMyAdmin. Learn to protect config files, restrict admin access, and add missing HTTP security controls without root access.

#PlayTube #Security Hardening #.htaccess #Shared Hosting #HTTP Headers

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phpBB

Sep 22, 2026

phpBB Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: Lock Down config.php, Block Spam, and Add HTTP Headers

phpBB ships with sensible defaults, but shared hosting exposes config.php, the ACP, and registration forms to real-world abuse. This guide walks through file permissions, admin path protection, spam controls, and HTTP security headers using only cPanel, DirectAdmin, .htaccess, and the phpBB ACP.

#phpbb #security #htaccess #spam #http headers

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Moodle

Sep 21, 2026

Moodle Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: Lock Down moodledata, Admin Paths, and HTTP Headers

Moodle installs on shared hosting often leave the data directory web-reachable, the config file loosely permissioned, and login pages open to brute force. This guide walks through concrete fixes using File Manager, .htaccess, config.php, and the Moodle AdminCP.

#moodle #security #htaccess #shared hosting #http headers

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Flarum

Aug 19, 2026

Hardening Flarum: Essential Security Measures for Modern Forum Software

Flarum's extensibility and modern architecture make it a popular choice for forums, but its security posture requires careful configuration. This guide covers HTTP headers, session management, and GDPR export hardening to protect your Flarum installation.

#Flarum #Security #HTTP Headers #Session Management #GDPR

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Engineering Journal.

Vanilla Forums Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: Permissions, Admin Protection & HTTP Headers

Contao Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: File Permissions, Exposed Paths & HTTP Controls

PlayTube Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: Lock Down Config, Admin Paths, and HTTP Headers

phpBB Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: Lock Down config.php, Block Spam, and Add HTTP Headers

Moodle Security Hardening on Shared Hosting: Lock Down moodledata, Admin Paths, and HTTP Headers

Hardening Flarum: Essential Security Measures for Modern Forum Software

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