The Xoops content management system comes with a modular structure allowing additional programs to be added to the core framework of coding. So far as Xoops is concerned, you have to download certain modules as compulsory add-ons. They are additional editors like word processor, backup module for your site's data, diagnostic modules for managing your site. But the most important is the security modules (antivirus and firewall). Although Xoops is claimed to be the securest CMS models, it has its own loop holes and if you are serious about the security issues of your site, you should never compromise in this area. Remember, the protector module is a must for your Xoops site. Once you have finished the installation of default Xoops framework, the first module you should add to the structure is the GIJOE's Xoops protector module for getting added security features for your system, otherwise not offered by the Xoops default installation. Xoops protector module is specially designed to defend against any hacker's attacks----both on Xoops core structure and other modules.
So what types of cracker's attacks this module can resist? The Xoops protector module is supposed to make your site immune of such attacks as: - DoS - Bad crawlers or bot - SQL injection - XSS - System globals pollution - Session hi-jacking - Null-bytes - Wrong file path specifications - CSRF
A few points to remember with regard to Xoops Protector Module 1. There is no need to install both anti-dos module and protector module; once you install the protector, you will need to uninstall the anti-Dos. The Xoops Protector comes with a built in anti-dos program.
2. Once installed, you will need to uncheck Xoops Protector Module Access rights for the Registered Users group under Blocks&Groups Admin.
3. You will need to check block Protector for the Anonymous Users group
4. Lastly upload a blank or redirecting index.html to the protector directory to prevent directory listing. However, a good web host is supposed to provide this by default.
Also make use of the outstanding feature of the Protector Module called the Security Advisory to check your Xoops installation for weaknesses.
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