{"id":8859,"date":"2022-02-08T12:28:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T12:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/?p=8859"},"modified":"2025-07-28T13:48:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T09:48:05","slug":"server-security-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Server Security Hacks To Secure Your Web Servers"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\r\n<p>When we consider how to secure our information systems against hacking, the things that come to mind are firewalls, encryption, and applying advanced software solutions. These technical solutions are often where the data security focus is both monetary and administrative. Keep your servers and everything up to date, safe and secure. Nowadays, every business has a web presence. But many network administrators and security managers don\u2019t know about server security hacks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As you know, websites are hosted on web servers. Web servers are connected to the back-end database and different running applications. Hackers always seek server vulnerabilities. You must make sure that your data is safe and secure. Minimize risks by implementing our server security hacks to secure your web servers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d1463938d2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d1463938d2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Define_Secure_Web_Server\" >Define Secure Web Server?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Web_Server_Hacks\" >Web Server Hacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#How_to_Improve_Security_of_Websites\" >How to Improve Security of Websites?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Keep_Plugins_and_Software_Up_to_date\" >Keep Plugins and Software Up to date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#SQL_Injections\" >SQL Injections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Secure_File_Transfer_Protocol\" >Secure File Transfer Protocol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Use_Private_Network_and_VPN\" >Use Private Network and VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Use_SSL_Certificates\" >Use SSL Certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Protecting_Servers_Digitally\" >Protecting Servers Digitally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Backup_Your_Website_Server\" >Backup Your Website Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#File_Auditing\" >File Auditing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Establish_strong_passwords\" >Establish strong passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Update_your_Programs_Regularly\" >Update your Programs Regularly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/server-security-hacks\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Define_Secure_Web_Server\"><\/span><strong>Define Secure Web Server?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A secure web server has two categories. One of them is a server on the public web that supports protocols like SSL. It means that sensitive data is transferred to and from the server is encrypted for the user\u2019s safety. On the other hand, it can be a web server used only by employees within the local network, safe against external risks. Keep your systems always up-to-date with security features and maintain the security of your web servers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Web_Server_Hacks\"><\/span><strong>Web Server Hacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The web server attacks\/hacks in which a hacker can use different strategies and techniques to hack the system\u2019s information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-8860\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Web-Server-Hacks.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Server Security Hacks: Web Server Hacks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Web-Server-Hacks.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Web-Server-Hacks.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Web-Server-Hacks.jpg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Web-Server-Hacks.jpg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Web-Server-Hacks.jpg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Improve_Security_of_Websites\"><\/span><strong>How to Improve Security of Websites?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Make sure you are taking the necessary steps towards improving your site\u2019s security. Keep your data secure from hackers. Following are server security hacks to secure your web servers:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Plugins_and_Software_Up_to_date\"><\/span><strong>Keep Plugins and Software Up to date<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Every day, many websites are hacked due to outdated software. Hackers and bots are trying to scan your websites to attack. It would be best to keep your software and plugins up to date. If your applications and software are not up to date, your website is not safe and secure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Updates often include security enhancements and vulnerability services. Add an update notification plugin to your website and check your website for updates. Some platforms permit automatic updates, which is another way to ensure website security. The longer you wait it means the less safe your website is. Make updating your website a top priority.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SQL_Injections\"><\/span><strong>SQL Injections<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>SQL Injections can be used to hack websites and web applications by sending Structured Query Language requests through web forums to create, read, update, modify or remove data stored in your servers, like financial information. You must always use parameterized queries and avoid\u00a0<strong>standard Transact SQL<\/strong>, permitting hackers to install bad code.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secure_File_Transfer_Protocol\"><\/span><strong>Secure File Transfer Protocol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In roder to transfer files to and from a server without any risk, it is essential to use\u00a0File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS). It encrypts information files and your authentication data. FTPS uses a command channel and a data channel, and the user can encode both. Keep in mind that it only saves files during transfer. When they reach the server, the data is no longer encoded. Due to this reason, encrypting the files before sending them adds another layer of security.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Private_Network_and_VPN\"><\/span><strong>Use Private Network and VPN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Another way to ensure secure communication is to use private and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/vpn\">virtual private networks<\/a> (VPNs) and software such as OpenVPN. Unlike open networks, which are available to the outside world and allow malicious users to attack, private and virtual private networks control access to chosen users.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Private networks use a private IP to develop isolated communication channels between servers within the same range. This allows different servers under the same account to exchange information and data without disclosure to a public space. When you want to connect to a remote server as if doing it locally through a private network, use a VPN. It makes an entirely secure and private connection and can surround different remote servers. For the servers to communicate under the same VPN, they must share security and organization data.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_SSL_Certificates\"><\/span><strong>Use SSL Certificates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>SSL is an internet security protocol known as Secure Socket Layer. It keeps your server safe, ensuring that all information in and out of the system remains private. It is unavailable to third-party users. Hackers can quickly get your information if you don&#8217;t use an SSL certificate in your application or website. Temok is providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/ssl\">SSL certificates<\/a> and tight security solutions at affordable prices. It not only encrypts data but is also used for user authentication.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Servers_Digitally\"><\/span><strong>Protecting Servers Digitally<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After developing your server, the next thing is to install a firewall. The primary function of firewalls is to filter the information in and out of the computer. Your firewall is directly connected between your server and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/\">Temok.com<\/a> router.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-8861\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Connection.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Connection.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Connection.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Connection.jpg?resize=24%2C16&amp;ssl=1 24w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Connection.jpg?resize=36%2C24&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Connection.jpg?resize=48%2C32&amp;ssl=1 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are many firewall applications accessible on the internet. Invest in a well-developed and reputable application to make sure the desired security. Firewalls are installed just like any other program and are more than capable of securing small-scale servers. But if you\u2019re running different mainframes, enterprise firewalls need to be installed by a software security expert.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backup_Your_Website_Server\"><\/span><strong>Backup Your Website Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the best methods to keep your website secure is having a strong backup of your website. You should have more than one backup solution for your website.It is essential to recover your website after a major security incident happens. Through different backup solutions, you can recover lost or damaged files. Keep your website information, not on the site. Never store your website or data backups on the same server. Keep your website backup on your home computer or hard drive. Find an off-site place to keep your information and save it from hardware failures, hacks, and viruses. Another choice is to backup your site is in the cloud. You can access data from anywhere. Besides selecting where to backup your website, you must think about automating them. Use a method where you can schedule your site backups. You also want to make sure your solution has a trustable recovery system. In this way, you can recover your files from anywhere before the virus occurs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"File_Auditing\"><\/span>File Auditing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>File auditing is also an excellent way to find unfavorable changes in your system. It keeps a record of your system&#8217;s features when it is in a good, healthy state and compares it to the existing condition. By comparing the two versions of the same system side to side, you can detect all the irregularities and track their origin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establish_strong_passwords\"><\/span><strong>Establish strong passwords<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Many companies are generating simple, generic, and easy-to-hack passwords. It is essential to implement strong passwords to secure your web servers. Use complex passwords and change your passwords almost after every 90 days. Never use simple passwords like &#8220;12345&#8221; or &#8220;Admin1&#8221;. Please don&#8217;t write your passwords on your laptops at the workstation so that other people cannot find them. Use a\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/blog.jscrambler.com\/hashing-algorithms\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jscrambler.com\/hashing-algorithms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hashing algorithm<\/a> to make it more secure and safe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_your_Programs_Regularly\"><\/span><strong>Update your Programs Regularly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Make sure your computer is repaired correctly and updated. Your security applications are suitable as their recent update happens. Since hackers are constantly adapting to exploit weaknesses in earlier software versions, it is advisable to update these applications regularly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As a business owner, you cannot only set up a website and forget it. Although website creation is easier than ever, it does not change that security maintenance is more critical. Always be dynamic when protecting your company&#8217;s and customer information. Whether your site takes online payments or personal data, the data visitors enter into your site must land in the right hands.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>When we consider how to secure our information systems against hacking, the things that come to mind are firewalls, encryption, and applying advanced software solutions. These technical solutions are often where the data security focus is both monetary and administrative. Keep your servers and everything up to date, safe and secure. 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