Security tip: Remove specifics from your WHOIS record
Sometimes a company shares a little too much information about their organization through public domain records. Play "hard to get" by removing specifics from the WHOIS record that might tempt a social engineering attack. For example, make sure the name of your server does not reflect your current operating system or application version. Review the file extensions of dynamic pages to avoid defining those that could easily be changed by an outsider. With a little planning, you can create a stronger defense toward malevolent experiments designed to penetrate your network and cause trouble.
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