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.

In this tutorial we explain the use of the robots.txt and methods used within content to tell search engine robots what we want them to do when they visit our Mambo web sites. We look at the SEO implications and how we can improve security by telling searchbots where to go.

There are thousands of extensions, plugins, and add-ons for Mambo sites. When you are looking for extensions, how do you know which ones are safe to use? In this guide we look at extension security and give tips on what to look out for and how to check if the extension you want to use is safe.

Mambo 4.6.4 has been released and all Mambo users are urged to upgrade their sites as soon as possible. This release fixes some serious security issues that exist in previous versions of Mambo.

Security is important on every web site and having a strong password is an important part of the security of your Mambo site. This tutorial shows you how to make a strong password to help keep your Mambo site safe.

The latest Mambo is very good at reminding people to remove your installation directory after install is complete. Earlier versions do not have that reminder. If you do not remove your installation directory your site will be vulnerable.
If you are using a version of Mambo that does not block you from accessing your site until [...]

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, [...]