by Richard W | Feb 3, 2015 | How-To/Tips, Internet, Linux, Security
This document shows you how to install and configure secure ProFTPD server on Ubuntu 14.10. ProFTPD is a free FTP server that allows you to upload/download and share content via FTP protocol. FTP protocol is inherently insecure. Without encrypting the network traffic...
by Richard W | Sep 18, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Linux, Security
Few weeks ago we showed you how to install ProFTPD in Ubuntu 14.04 and also said that by design, the FTP protocol is inherently insecure. If you have to implement FTP on your servers, you should opt for a secure FTP or SFTP. This brief tutorial is going to show you...
by Richard W | Sep 10, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Linux, Web
Recently we showed you how to install ProFTPD in CentOS 7 and we said that although FTP is inherently insecure when implemented in its standard form, it’s still a great tool to manage a website or blog online. Using basic FTP technology isn’t recommended...
by Richard W | Aug 25, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Internet, Linux
Many webmasters allow FTP access to their servers. FTP provides additional service especially for those running websites and blogs online. You can quickly download and upload content to your web servers using FTP services then most networked protocols. Besides...