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Secure /tmp Directory

Last Updated: November 30, 1999


Many hackers/malicious users are exploiting the /tmp directory to execute files. This is a huge security problem for dedicated server owners as it practically leaves your server wide open for a complete takeover.

The following is how to secure your /TMP directory using a cPanel Script.
You MUST have cPanel installed for this to work.


1. Login to your server as root via SSH.

2. Type: /scripts/securetmp

That's it your done. cPanel wrote that script to allow users to secure their /TMP Directory very easily.

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