

If not already installed, install ModSecurity with the following yum command: ModSecurity is a great tool for locking your server down and preventing this. The most common point of entry for malware is through vulnerabilities in web applications hosted on the server.

Custom rules can also be created, providing flexibility and customization

It uses rulesets to protect against the common issues, and it’s Core Rule Set provides rules to protect against common problems such as Trojans and SQL Injection. ModSecurity is an open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) which is compatible with Apache, Nginx and IIS. In this guide we will be using a cPanel environment with CentOS. This guide will explain how you can use ModSecurity to help protect your server against malware and malicious attacks. Patching your systems to the latest version is not always enough, and it’s more important than ever to ensure that you have a robust malware protection system in place. As more and more content management systems become popular, the exploits to these systems become more widely known. In the world of web hosting, dealing with malware and compromised accounts is a daily occurrence. Protecting Your Server Against Malware With ModSecurityĪidan Chard DecemComments Off on Protecting Your Server Against Malware With ModSecurity
