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For the first time, an LRob IP has been blacklisted
Seeing an IP blacklisted is part and parcel of life as a web host, a daily occurrence for the biggest and most permissive ones. Nevertheless, this is a first for LRob in its 10 years of existence! The more positive among you will say that this is the price of fame... Inevitably, as volume increases, so does the risk of seeing an IP blacklisted.
LRob Documentation: Migrating from MediaWiki to WordPress
Replacing a wiki with WordPress: a simpler solution for documentation At LRob, documentation management is essential, but until recently it was handled by MediaWiki. Although this tool is effective for collaborative projects, it becomes cumbersome and complicated to manage when you're alone writing and maintaining [...].
LRob now contributes to malicious IP reporting with AbuseIPDB
For a long time, I've been looking for a way to effectively exploit the hacking data blocked by my servers. And as a WordPress hosting specialist, believe it or not, I thwart hundreds if not thousands of hacking attempts every day (and regularly repair hacked WordPress sites from other hosts). Intrusion attempts are permanent, [...].
Blacklists (RBL): SPFBL.net's outrageous practices
It's time to denounce an organization - SPFBL.net - which, although it claims to fight spam, actually seems to adopt practices contrary to this objective. Instead of fulfilling its role, this provider seems to be taking advantage of its position to engage in absolutely scandalous and unacceptable practices. Not all RBLs are [...]
WordPress vs WP Engine conflict: analysis of the drama
The world of WordPress, which powers over 40 % of the world's websites, is in turmoil. At the center of the conflict are two major players in the ecosystem: Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, and WP Engine, one of the leading hosting companies for WordPress. This confrontation, which took [...]
Critical security flaw in CUPS on GNU/Linux September-October 2024: What you need to know
A quadruple critical security flaw has just been discovered in CUPS for all GNU/Linux systems. This article will be updated with the new information, to provide you with a simple and effective summary of what you need to know and do. UPDATE 09/29/2024: These vulnerabilities concern CUPS only, and are therefore very [...]
Back to school for adults 2024: New products and special offers from LRob
💥New offers & up to -30% in September 💥Boost your back-to-school! All the details 👇 In September, adults go back to school too! And it's been exactly 1 year since I left my CDI to focus totally on the LRob business. So it's time to mark the occasion. September's schedule is [...]
Increase in URSSAF contributions for 2025 (AE/EI)
Since July 1, a decree dated May 30, 2024 has set the increase in contributions for 2025 for BNC (and Cipav). For better social protection. Auto-entrepreneurs (and EI): get ready. As indicated in this first news item: This concerns auto-entrepreneurs affiliated to the general Social Security scheme and declaring their sales [...].
Critical security flaw in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin: 5 million sites affected
On August 19, 2024, a critical vulnerability was identified in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, used by over 5 million WordPress sites. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to impersonate an administrator, compromising the site's full integrity. Technical details The flaw was discovered by WordFence. It [...]
From self-taught to WordPress host: 12 years of passion summed up 🚀
In 2012, I created a geek community. I wanted to host it myself on Linux servers. Because everyone knows that a server worthy of the name is necessarily Linux-based! I was unknowingly entering my true vocation: sysadmin 🌱 📷 Photo by Manon Laterza - 2012 - I manage my servers, my friends [...]
The best free, open-source password manager (KeePass)
Secure your passwords with an open-source, self-hosted solution Managing your passwords is a real headache! We all know that the security of our personal data depends on our passwords, but frankly, who hasn't made a mistake when managing them? Let's take a look at how to avoid the most common pitfalls.
Free LRob migration in August!
Is your site too slow? Insecure? Are you wasting time managing it? ▶️ Migration to LRob is free during the month of August! 👌 Working in the middle of August instead of drinking Mojitos in Ibiza? 🍸Taking advantage of the lull to get organized and improve? 💪 Be [...]
Apache web server vulnerability affects millions of servers
The Apache HTTP server is one of the most widely used web servers in the world. However, like all software, it is not immune to vulnerabilities. And beware, it's a double vulnerability. On July 4, a critical security flaw was discovered, affecting Apache version 2.4.60. This flaw is rated CVE-2024-39884. [...]
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[Solved] o2switch customers targeted by insidious WordPress hack - UPDATE: Hosting company's exemplary handling of the situation
Identification & causes: everything you need to know 👇 Last week, on LinkedIn, I revealed a hack that was apparently widespread among owners of WordPress sites hosted by o2switch. As a WordPress security expert, and thanks to an investigation with a few affected and unaffected colleagues, we were able to find out more. [...]
Don't just use "digital" any old way!
The word "DIGITAL" is obsolete and misused! ⚠️ Let's do better 👇
Cybersecurity - Why do a WordPress security audit?
WordPress: a popular but vulnerable CMS WordPress is without doubt the most widely used CMS in the world. Its popularity makes it a prime target for hackers. Owning a WordPress site therefore requires constant vigilance when it comes to security. But why is it so important to have a WordPress site security audit [...].
Is freelance web design a job for the hyperactive?
Don't you have to be a little crazy and hyperactive to do freelance web work? 🤯🤯 No typical week and new challenges all the time! 😱 It seems to me that the plurality of tasks and constant adaptation can't suit everyone... In freelancing what's more, we add [...]
DNS essentials - In 2 minutes
Every web player needs to master these points! By mastering DNS, you'll be FREE with your websites and domain names! 👇 Learn the essentials in 2 intense, effective minutes instead of a boring 3-hour course. 🤯 What is the DNS system? 📄 The Domain Name System is [...]
I had an internal OVH bug corrected on .fr domains
Recently, I discovered a new problem at OVH: anyone who had registered a .fr domain name with OVH was affected by a new limitation. Here's the story of a 2-week journey that, for once, ended in success. Article taken from this LinkedIn post. The problem Technically ▶️ OVH was blocking [...]
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[TUTO] Backing up Plesk hosting on your home NAS
Data loss can have disastrous consequences. That's why it's essential for any company or individual to control and secure their data. And there's nothing better than backing them up on your own premises. Plesk, LRob's web hosting management panel, offers robust solutions for automating [...].
Hosting in Germany with Hetzner: Eco-responsibility, Interconnection and Privacy
In the world of web hosting, ecological and privacy concerns are paramount. Certain preconceived ideas can hinder the choice of a web hosting provider, particularly in Germany. This article aims to dispel these prejudices, highlighting the excellence of Hetzner, my German hosting partner, in terms of eco-responsibility, interconnection and confidentiality. Eco-responsibility: Beyond the [...]
New year, new era: Welcome to Portail LRob! 🎉
The new year brings with it its share of renewal, and I'm delighted to announce an innovation that will revolutionize your experience with us: the launch of the LRob Portal. This platform is your new point of contact for simplified and efficient management of all your subscription and support needs. Ordering made easy Subscribing [...]
Emails: 6 preventive tips to never receive spam
Who wants to spend their days sorting through hundreds of spam e-mails? Not you? Then here are 6 ways to protect yourself from this waste of time. It's been 5 years since I put all these tips [...].
Your WordPress site is vulnerable
Many wonder how WordPress can be vulnerable to attack despite its popularity and following. Others are completely unaware of the risk. Analysis. What is a vulnerability? WordPress is programmed with the PHP language, and PHP code is used to create "dynamic" sites. In other words, content is generated on each page by a PHP program. [...]
