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Cybersecurity & Tech Insights by Faruk Ahmed

10 Security Commands Every Linux Admin Should Know (But Probably Doesn’t) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-16 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Cybersecurity

5 Linux Commands Hackers Use (And How to Detect Them on Your Server) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-30 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Bash

5 Linux Hardening Techniques I Apply Before Hosting Any Website | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-28 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

5 More Techniques to Lock Down Public-Facing Linux Servers | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-28 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

5 Simple Bash Scripts That Can Save You Hours (and Maybe Make You Money) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-10 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Bash

5 Windows Defender Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should Be) | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-06 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ General

6 Linux Misconfigurations I Regret Not Catching Sooner | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-25 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Cybersecurity

6 Signs Your Linux Server Might Be Compromised (And What to Do Next) | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-01 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

7 Bash Mistakes I Made That Cost Me Time (And How to Avoid Them) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-12 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Bash

7 Linux Security Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-22 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Cybersecurity

7 Windows Server Defaults You Should Change Right After Installation | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-04 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Cybersecurity

8 Log Files Every Linux Admin Should Monitor Daily | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-24 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

Automating Report Distribution: A Python Script for Emailing Missing Files

📅 2025-04-05 · ⏱️ 4 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Python

Bitcoin: The Digital Gold of the 21st Century

📅 2024-12-09 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Cybersecurity

Embracing the Unknown: How I Turned Challenges into Opportunities in the Tech World | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-04 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Cybersecurity

Encrypting and Decrypting a .txt File Using Python’s Cryptography Library

📅 2025-04-04 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Python, Cybersecurity

Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Practices in 2024:

📅 2024-11-26 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Cybersecurity

How AI is Transforming Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-08 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Cybersecurity

How I Accidentally Left a Port Open on My Linux Server (And How I Caught It) | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-15 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

How I Caught a Suspicious Shell Script Running in /tmp (And What It Taught Me) | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-12 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Bash

How I Harden My Linux Web Server Against Cyber Attacks (CentOS & Ubuntu Guide) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-13 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Cybersecurity

How I Use AuditD to Catch Silent Security Threats on Linux | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-08 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Cybersecurity

How I Use Bash Scripts to Save Time and Earn More as a Linux Freelancer | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-14 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Bash

How I Use Python to Make Extra Cash Every Month (Even as a Beginner) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-15 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Python

How to Audit Your Linux Server for Hidden Threats in Under 15 Minutes | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-21 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

How to Detect and Block Malicious IPs on Your Ubuntu Linux Server in Real Time | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-17 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

How to Detect Suspicious Activity on a Linux Server in Under 5 Minutes | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-06 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

How to Set Up a Honeypot on Your Linux Server to Catch Attackers in Action | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-20 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Python

How to Stay Productive and Focused in a World Full of Distractions | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-04 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ General

How to Use APIs to Build Money-Making Tools (With Python Examples) | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-14 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Python

I Taught My Linux Server to Feel Regret — Then Watched It Apologize in Real-Time | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-10 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Bash, Python

I Tried Breaking Into My Own Linux Server — Here’s What I Learned About Real-World Security | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-18 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Cybersecurity

Secure Your Digital Vault: A Personal Safe for Your Passwords

📅 2025-01-14 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Python

The 5 Most Dangerous Linux Services If Left Unsecured | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-18 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

The 5 Most Overlooked Linux Files That Could Expose Your Server to Hackers | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-20 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Bash, Cybersecurity

1 Linux Command That Saved Me From a Server Meltdown | by Faruk Ahmed | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-29 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Python

The One Linux Security Habit That Saved Me From a Silent Breach | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-09 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Cybersecurity

What I Check First When a Linux Server Starts Acting Suspicious | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-21 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux

Why I Treat Every New Linux Server as Already Compromised | by Faruk Ahmed | May, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-05-20 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Bash

7 Critical Linux Logs You Should Review After a Security Incident | by Faruk Ahmed | nextgenthreat | Apr, 2025 | Medium

📅 2025-04-29 · ⏱️ 1 min read · 🏷️ Linux, Cybersecurity