Author: Robin Labadie (LRob)
For the first time, an LRob IP has been blacklisted
Seeing an IP blacklisted is part of life as a host, a daily occurrence for the largest or most permissive ones. Nevertheless, this is a first for LRob in its 10 years of existence! The most positive among you will say that it's the price of fame... Inevitably, the more the volume increases, the greater the risk of seeing an
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 are the only one writing and maintaining it.
LRob now contributes to malicious IP reporting with AbuseIPDB
For a long time, I had been looking for a way to effectively exploit the hacking data blocked by my servers. And as a WordPress specialist host, believe me when I say that I thwart hundreds, even thousands, of hacking attempts every day (and I regularly repair hacked WordPress sites that come from other hosts). Intrusion attempts are constant,
Blacklists (RBL): SPFBL.net's outrageous practices
Not all blacklists are created equal. And SPFBL is an example not to be followed. Don't use this blacklist and don't give in to its pressures.
WordPress vs WP Engine conflict: analysis of the drama
The world of WordPress, which powers more than 40% of websites worldwide, 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 WordPress hosting companies. This clash, which has taken
Critical security flaw in CUPS on GNU/Linux September-October 2024: What you need to know
A critical quadruple security flaw has just been discovered in CUPS for all GNU/Linux systems. This article will be updated with new information to provide you with a simple and effective summary of what you need to know and the measures you need to take. Update 09/29/2024: These flaws only affect CUPS, so very
Best practices for your WordPress contact forms
Contact forms are essential for acquiring customers. Yet a number of these forms are poorly configured and fail to forward prospect requests...
Back to school for adults 2024: New products and special offers from LRob
💥New offers & up to 30% off in September 💥Everything you need to kickstart the new school year! All the details 👇 September is back-to-school time for adults too! And it's been exactly one year since I left my permanent job to focus entirely on LRob. So it's time to mark the occasion. The schedule for September is
Increase in URSSAF contributions for 2025 (AE/EI)
A decree dated May 30, 2024, sets the increase in contributions for 2025 for BNC (and Cipav) as of July 1. For better social protection. Self-employed entrepreneurs (and EI): get ready. As indicated in this first news item: This concerns self-employed entrepreneurs affiliated to the general social security system who declare their turnover.
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 more than 5 million WordPress sites. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to impersonate an administrator, thereby compromising the entire integrity of the site. 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 has to run on Linux! Without knowing it, I was embarking on my true calling: sysadmin 🌱 📷 Photo by Manon Laterza – 2012 – I manage my servers, my friends
Free LRob migration in August!
Is your website too slow? Insecure? Are you wasting time managing it? ▶️ Migration to LRob is free during the month of August! 👌 Are you working in the middle of August instead of drinking mojitos in Ibiza? 🍸 Are you 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, because this is a double flaw. On July 4, a critical security flaw was discovered affecting version 2.4.60 of Apache. This flaw is noted as 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, I revealed on LinkedIn a hack that appears to be widespread among owners of WordPress sites hosted by o2switch. As a WordPress security expert, and thanks to an investigation involving several colleagues who were affected and those who were not, we were able to learn more.
10 criteria for the best WordPress webmaster in 2025
How do you know who to trust with your site? Discover the 10 fundamental criteria to avoid making a mistake.
Don't just use "digital" any old way!
The word "DIGITAL" is obsolete and misused! ⚠️ Let's do better 👇
The cloud doesn't exist: pitfalls and dangers of the proprietary cloud and open-source alternatives
The word "cloud" has lost its meaning. Worse, it's often synonymous with a proprietary solution that locks you in. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Cybersecurity - Why do a WordPress security audit?
WordPress: A popular but vulnerable CMS WordPress is undoubtedly 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 in terms of security. But why is it so important to have the security of a WordPress site audited?
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