In this tutorial we look at the risks of leaving your server's directories exposed and how to turn off directory listing using htaccess for both privacy and security.

This tutorial explains FTP and how to use it to transfer your Mambo files to your server or change Mambo file permissions once the files are uploaded to the server. Links are provided to popular FTP clients.

Using a good web host is the most important security tip to keep in mind when you decide to create a web site.
Use a reliable web host with a good track record of support. Make sure you use a host that keeps their servers as secure as possible and the basic server scripts (PHP, MySQL, [...]