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Tag Archives: apache
That Apache-HTTP-DoS Thing.
This month marks the beginning of weeks of boredom for millions of pasty teenagers everywhere. To mark this event, some a-hole released an easy-to-use script that makes it trivially easy to bring down an Apache-based website. This script, called “Slowloris,” takes advantage of a fundamental mechanic of Apache. This is not a hack. When run, it opens as many HTTP connections as possible. Apache servers limit the number of possible connections to prevent runaway usage of system resources. This tool opens as many connections as possible, preventing legitimate users from connecting.
Note: Not IIS 
Posted in 930posts, The more you know..., Tips and Tutorials
Tagged apache, dos, http, iptables, networking
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Welcome to the new sector930.com
Well, we decided to make the move. Edwin’s host checking thingy was telling us that our hold hosting service, Bluehost, kept going down during the day. My RootBSD server, on the other hand, had excellent uptime. So after the email equivalent of a huddle, we agreed: adios Bluehost.
I had written a good post in anticipation of our easy transition and great success. Alas, that was not to be. I jumped the gun with changing the DNS, and Joe couldn’t export the old blog. So we all learned some lessons from the experience.
- Backup your shit before you do ANYTHING.