How to protect your vps?

[hostmayo]

can any good host advise me how to protect a vps? My vps first got hacked and started brute force attacks on others and after three days my whole 3tb bandwidth got eaten. What should I do to avoid compromising my vps?

[Rose kim]

Just check with your hosting provider, Whether they are providing you the Clean service or Used one? Just setup strong credentials, Setup up firewall security. you can even go with management service where management team will handle all these kind of issues.

[aaronbrad]

I would recommend to install good firewall like CSF. Also install LFD to prevent brute force attack.

[Glow]

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[klimm]

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[HostServ]

I would recommend to install good firewall like CSF. Also install LFD to prevent brute force attack.

I vote CSF as well, Its amazing how many IP's try and brute force your servers. We must block around 30-40 a day.

Install guide:

http://download.configserver.com/csf/install.txt

[Shay_Fox]

Some security measures how to protect VPS :
1. Audit Your Server
2. Close Unnecessary Ports And Disable Unused Services
3. Keep Everything Updated, And Make Backups Often
4. Make Sure Your SSH Configuration Is Secure
5. Remain Vigilant Against The Most Common Security Threats

[VPS9]

Some of VPS security measures are,
- Reset Your VPS password frequently.
- basic firewall setting.
- Take assistance from your hosting provider to secure your VPS from incoming DDOS attacks by using one of the DDOS mitigation solutions.
- Limit the website traffic through control panel.

[farhandiesel]

Great post thanks for sharing with us

[Nathank]

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- Firewall setup
- Spam Protection
- Trojan/Anti-virus setup
- DDOS protection
I personally enjoying their services. Have a look on the scopehosts SSD Managed VPS (https://www.scopehosts.com/managed-vps)

[bestvpnfinder]

Great information.. thank you...

[24x7servermanag]

You can take below actions for securing the VPS -

1. Install antivirus
2. Configure the firewall.
4. Update the installed software and patch the scripts on server.
5. Change the root password of you VPS periodically.
6. Do not access the database with root access.
7. Block the malicious IP address and sometimes countries too,

[charlottegracie]

Run regular virus/malware scans on your server.
Regularly check your security logs.
Disable Compilers.
Use Apache 2.2 or higher (but obfuscate your version number)
Sign on with a DDOS protection provider such as CloudFlare.
Install rkhunter or chkrootkit. ...
Secure WHM.

[Okayservers]

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[mohankranthis]

Have your vps with best hosting provider, where brute force attack and many other hacking files will be stopped at network level with there firewall intrusion systems on there networks.

I can suggest you to check with TRIJIT VPS HOSTING (http://tws.trijit.com/vps-hosting/)

[salman gee]

To prevent such attacks, host based intrusion prevention system (HIPS) is implemented. This protects your VPS from brute-force attacks.

[jimcarter2605]

If you are facing brute force on common port then it is a better idea to change it to non standard port. Like default RDP port is 3389, you can change it some other port which will make it more secure. Always use strong and uncommon password (you should include lower and upper case with numerical and special symbol with minimum length of 10 characters). You can also setup rule in firewall so that your VPS can be accessed by particular IP(if you have static IP).

the easiest part is to go for Managed services. There are providers like AccuWeb Hosting who provides Fully Managed SSD Windows VPS (https://www.accuwebhosting.com/vps-hosting/windows/vps-ssd).

[harry_v]

The best thing is to set a strong password, change the default port of your VPS so it becomes difficult for other to attack.
You can even add rules in firewall so that only you can access your VPS(static IP is mandatory),
If you are using a control panel like cPanel/WHM then you can manage firewall and set rules from there.
You can also check out blog as how to secure your cPanel server (https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/15-easy-tips-for-securing-cpanel-server/) or go for a managed SSD VPS (https://www.accuwebhosting.com/vps-hosting/linux/vps-ssd).

[davidsmith21]

You can take underneath activities for securing the VPS -
1. Introduce antivirus
2. Arrange the firewall.
3. Refresh the introduced programming and fix the contents on server.
4. Change the root secret key of you VPS intermittently.
5. Try not to get to the database with root get to.
6. Square the malevolent IP address and once in a while nations as well,

[rvalmeekife]

Main few things to consider while securing VPS hosting involves

1. Audit your server
2. Keep everything updated
3. Make backups often
4. Make sure SSH config is secure
5. Remain vigilant against security threats.

[keerthanan]

Create an Action Plan in Advance. ...
Monitor Traffic Levels. ...
Pay Attention to Connected Devices. ...
Ensure You Have Extra Bandwidth. ...
Train Your Customers On Security. ...
Set up Secured VPS Hosting. ...

[jimcarter2605]

well if you are having a Linux VPS with cPanel/WHM then you can just follow the article - 15 Easy Tips For Securing a cPanel server (https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/15-easy-tips-for-securing-cpanel-server/).

[manojnatsav]

There are some major points to protect your vps server hosting (https://www.natsav.com/linux-vps-server-hosting).
Audit your server.

Keep everything updated, and make backups often.
Make sure your SSH configuration is secure.
Remain vigilant against the most common security threats.

[Rdube123]

You can secure by following 5 steps:
1Audit your server.
2.By checking backups and keep updated everything.
3.Keep secure your SSH configuration.
4.Remain Vigilance against computer security.

[davidsmith21]

There are some security measures are,
1. Audit Server
2. Setting a secure password
3. Modifying SSH Port
4. Setting Firewall and IPS
5. Keeping system Up- to- date

[Sean9568]

Tips to protect VPS:
1. Disable root logins
2. Keep server software updated
3. Make sure SSH configuration is secure
4. Disable unused network ports

[Talaa]

1. Install a firewall to secure your server. iptables is a good option for firewall. I used VPSrobots to set up iptables.
2. Don't use root access when making changes on the servers.
3. Upgrade third party software regularly.
4. Create a strong password.
5. Install antivirus software if it is a Windows VPS.

[Jennifer5]

on google, you can check tips for securing a vps.

[HosTechS]

1.Disable root logins
2. Change the SSH port number
3. Keep all software updated on server
4. Disable unused network ports
5. Remove unwanted modules/packages
6. Have a strong password policy

[johnmiller445]

Let's get started, here are ways to keep your VPS secure.

Disable root logins.
Change the SSH port.
Keep server software updated.
Disable unused network ports.
Remove unwanted modules/packages.
Disable IPv6.
Use GnuPG encryption.
Have a strong password policy.

[Paro]

Disable root logins.
Change the SSH port.
Keep server software updated.
Disable unused network ports.
Remove unwanted modules/packages.
Disable IPv6.
Use GnuPG encryption.
Have a strong password policy.

[jerryperes]

Use Secure FTP instead of plain FTP
Use SSH instead of telnet
Use Secure Email Connections (POP3S/IMAPS/SMTPS)
Secure all web administration areas with SSL (HTTPS)
Secure your web forms with SSL (HTTPS)
Use VPN when available
Use firewalls on all endpoints, including servers and desktops

[dinker]

Please refer to https://help.hosticron.com/how-to-secure-vps/

[server]

can any good host advise me how to protect a vps? My vps first got hacked and started brute force attacks on others and after three days my whole 3tb bandwidth got eaten. What should I do to avoid compromising my vps?

1.Disable root logins.
2.Change the SSH port.
3.Keep server software updated.
4.Disable unused network ports.
5.Remove unwanted modules/packages.
6.Disable IPv6.
7.Use GnuPG encryption.
8.Have a strong password policy.
9.Configure a firewall
10.Use disk partitioning

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