Posts tagged #security hardening

Oct 13, 2026

Hardening MediaWiki on Shared Hosting: Protecting LocalSettings.php, Spam Controls, and Security Headers

MediaWiki ships with sensible defaults, but a default install on shared hosting still exposes configuration files, open registration, and unprotected upload directories. This guide walks through locking down LocalSettings.php, stopping spam and brute-force logins, and adding HTTP security headers using only your hosting account tools.

#mediawiki #security hardening #htaccess #shared hosting #spam prevention

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Vanilla Forums

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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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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Engineering Journal.

Hardening MediaWiki on Shared Hosting: Protecting LocalSettings.php, Spam Controls, and Security Headers

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

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

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