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The Midnight Alert: How a Crypto Miner Hijacked My VPS and What I Did to Stop It

At 5 AM, my server hosting service sent an urgent alert: 100% CPU usage. What followed was a race to uncover a hidden crypto miner, a compromised Umami Analytics container, and a critical Next.js vulnerability. Here’s how I fought back—and how you can protect yourself.

Azure DevOps Maintenance Jobs: How to Automate Agent Pool Cleanup

Learn how to configure maintenance jobs in Azure DevOps to keep your self-hosted agent pools clean, efficient, and running smoothly.

Your Life Isn’t a Reality Show: How to Reclaim Your Online Privacy

Tired of feeling like your life is on display? Discover why online privacy matters beyond security—learn how to stop oversharing, protect your personal data, and use privacy-first tools without going off-grid. Take back control today!

Empty Commits in Git: What They Are and How to Use Them Effectively

Discover what empty commits in Git are, their practical use cases, and how to create them. Learn best practices and when to avoid them for cleaner version control.

Soft Delete in .NET with EF Core: How to Safely Remove Data Using Query Filters and Client Cascade

Learn how to implement a safe and efficient soft delete pattern in .NET using Entity Framework Core. Discover why it matters, how to use global query filters and the ClientCascade feature, explore the pros and cons, and see how to stay compliant with user privacy laws like GDPR.

How to Get Enum Properties and Their Values in PowerShell

Learn how to retrieve the enum type of a Windows Service property in PowerShell and list all available enum values with their names and integer values.

How to Add a New NuGet Package Source in Visual Studio (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how to add a custom NuGet package source in Visual Studio using local paths, UNC shares, or private feeds. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure NuGet sources globally and improve your .NET development workflow.

How to Efficiently Install and Manage Node.js Versions Using pnpm

Simplify Node.js version management across projects with pnpm’s built-in tools. Learn how to install, switch, and set project-specific Node.js versions using pnpm for a consistent and streamlined development environment.

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in KeePass for Enhanced Security

Learn how to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in KeePass 2.51. This guide walks you through creating a new entry, configuring OTP settings, and using 2FA codes to protect your accounts with an extra security layer.

Final Thoughts on Building Secure and Scalable REST APIs with Symfony 6

Wrap up your Symfony 6 REST API journey with a recap of best practices for development, testing, deployment, and next steps to take your API even further.

How to Deploy a Symfony 6 REST API to a Production Server: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to deploy your Symfony 6 REST API to a production server with best practices for environment setup, Composer, database creation, and Apache configuration.

Mastering Functional and Unit Testing in Symfony 6: Build Reliable and Maintainable REST APIs

Learn how to write robust functional and unit tests in Symfony 6 to ensure your REST API is stable, reliable, and ready for production.