Self-hosting applications and services is more popular than ever, but it comes with a big challenge: how do you safely expose those services to the Internet without compromising your network?

Traditionally, exposing a service involved opening ports on your firewall or router. While simple, this method can create major security risks if not configured perfectly. Exposing open ports directly to the Internet increases the attack surface for bad actors to find and exploit vulnerabilities.

Ransomware attacks are a nightmare for any organization, encrypting critical files and rendering them inaccessible. The most reliable way to recover from such attacks is often through backups—provided that the backups themselves are not compromised. However, selecting the correct backup version to restore and ensuring it’s free of ransomware-related Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) is critical to a clean and safe recovery.

In this article, we’ll discuss how to choose the best backup version for recovery and how to search your backups for IoCs before restoring them to avoid reintroducing malware into your systems.

Introduction

Welcome back to GregVedders.com, where we reveal the definitely-not-secret secrets behind CatPosters.us, the world-renowned gallery of photorealistic cat images. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the “complex” and “technologically advanced” processes that bring these feline masterpieces to life. Spoiler alert: it’s not as magical as it seems!

The “State-of-the-Art” AI and ML System

At CatPosters.us, we don’t just rely on any old technology—we use the finest buzzwords money can buy, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Specifically, we’ve harnessed the power of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), or as we like to call them, “Fancy Digital Cat Conjurors.”

Welcome to the fascinating world of Splunk, a robust tool that converts machine data into insights that can help guide operational intelligence and business decisions. This post is designed for beginners eager to expand their Splunk knowledge.

Getting Started with Splunk

Splunk is a software platform used for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data via a web-style interface. Setting up Splunk is straightforward:

• Download and install the free version from their official website.
• Launch the program and navigate through the setup, including creating an admin account.

Fundamental Splunk Commands

Splunk’s power is in its search capabilities, powered by the Splunk Processing Language (SPL). Here’s a basic command example:

For many fans, the Star Wars saga is more than just a series of movies—it’s an immersive universe filled with unforgettable characters, epic battles, and iconic music. While John Williams’ legendary score has always been a key component of the Star Wars experience, there’s a new way to enjoy the sounds of the galaxy far, far away: the Star Wars Lo-Fi Playlist on Spotify. This unique collection blends the familiarity of Star Wars themes with the relaxing, chill vibes of lo-fi music, creating a perfect backdrop for studying, working, or simply unwinding. Let’s dive into what makes this playlist a must-listen for Star Wars enthusiasts and lo-fi lovers alike.