Security – Knowledge Base | Hyonix https://howto.hyonix.com Articles, Tutorials, and Guides on Getting Started Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:27:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://howto.hyonix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-icon2-32x32.png Security – Knowledge Base | Hyonix https://howto.hyonix.com 32 32 What should I do if my server is hacked/compromised? https://howto.hyonix.com/article/what-should-i-do-if-my-server-is-hacked-compromised/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/what-should-i-do-if-my-server-is-hacked-compromised/#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:24:25 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=4742 The security of your server is highly dependent on the person that manage the server as our servers are delivered with full admin permission. Due to privacy policy, we do not monitor/manage your server unless specifically allowed by customers so it’s not possible for us to know what’s going on in your server, what software you’ve installed, what files you’ve opened, etc. We can only recommend the…

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/what-should-i-do-if-my-server-is-hacked-compromised/feed/ 0 How to disable proxy on Windows & Browsers? https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-disable-proxy-on-windows-browsers/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-disable-proxy-on-windows-browsers/#respond Sat, 21 May 2022 13:22:38 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=2164 We have covered a detailed article on How to Set Up a Proxy in Windows?. Now we are done with the setup, and it’s time to learn how you can disable proxy on Windows and the major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge). 1. Login to Windows Operating System → Open Start → Settings. 2. Navigate to Network & Internet. 3. Again, navigate to Proxy. 4. Here…

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-disable-proxy-on-windows-browsers/feed/ 0 Track & Analyze Remote Desktop Connection Logs in Windows Server https://howto.hyonix.com/article/track-analyze-remote-desktop-connection-logs-in-windows-server/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/track-analyze-remote-desktop-connection-logs-in-windows-server/#respond Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:01:42 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=2064 Remote Desktop Protocol, i.e., RDP is a particularly common protocol used to manage the remote windows servers. Administrators often require the guide to check out the user’s activity, such as when the user logged in, authenticated using which IP address, etc. This article will guide you through the step-by-step procedure for tracking and analyzing remote desktop connection logs in the windows…

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/track-analyze-remote-desktop-connection-logs-in-windows-server/feed/ 0 How to allow a custom port through Windows Server Firewall https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-allow-a-custom-port-through-windows-server-firewall/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-allow-a-custom-port-through-windows-server-firewall/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:32:58 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=1960 Custom ports are commonly utilized by third-party applications and services to perform their operations. However, it is worth noting that in the Windows operating system, all custom firewalls except those considered standard by Windows are blocked by default. Consequently, enabling or allowing these ports through the firewall requires additional steps. 1. To start off…

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-allow-a-custom-port-through-windows-server-firewall/feed/ 0 How to Set Up a Proxy in Windows https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-set-up-a-proxy-in-windows/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-set-up-a-proxy-in-windows/#respond Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:30:13 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=1925 As the contemporary internet continues to develop, the probability of exposing personal data or identity online is progressively escalating. It is imperative to prioritize the protection of one’s identity in such circumstances. Fortunately, several measures can be implemented to achieve this, including the utilization of a VPN, as well as a proxy server. A proxy server acts as an…

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-set-up-a-proxy-in-windows/feed/ 0 How to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for Windows Server using DUO https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-enable-two-factor-authentication-2fa-for-windows-server-duo/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-enable-two-factor-authentication-2fa-for-windows-server-duo/#respond Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:15:07 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=1760 You can protect your Windows server with an extra layer of security to avoid bad actors from getting their hands on your data. To set up 2FA in the Windows server, we will be using DUO. Duo is the leading authentication service provider on the market. Due to its wide range of free commercial services and reliable security features, it is used by many organizations. In this article, we will go over…

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-enable-two-factor-authentication-2fa-for-windows-server-duo/feed/ 0 How to block specific IP addresses in Windows Server https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-block-specific-ip-address-in-windows/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-block-specific-ip-address-in-windows/#respond Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:10:59 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=998 Most of the time, we need to look to block individual IP addresses on the server for a reason. We already covered Windows Firewall and Advanced Security in the previous article to block/allow specific Ports/Programs; we can block individual IP addresses through the same option. 1. To start off, log in to your Windows server then search and open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-block-specific-ip-address-in-windows/feed/ 0 How to Use Malicious Software Removal Tool (MRT) in Windows https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-use-malicious-software-removal-tool-mrt-in-windows/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-use-malicious-software-removal-tool-mrt-in-windows/#respond Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:33:43 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=806 Windows introduced the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MRT) as a standalone application in their updates. Now, their operating systems have MRT preinstalled in them. In this article, you will learn how to use Malicious Software Removal Tool in Windows. MRT is a standalone application offered by Microsoft to remove any infected software that is causing Malicious behavior on the…

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-use-malicious-software-removal-tool-mrt-in-windows/feed/ 0 How to use and configure Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server? https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-use-and-configure-windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-use-and-configure-windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server/#respond Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:33:28 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=581 Windows especially have fantastic preinstalled Windows Defender Antivirus on their major operating system. Keeping the server secure from the well-known attacks Windows Defender will surely help you. It has a very simplistic mechanism and configuration which you can do as per requirements. In this article learn: How to use and configure Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server?

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]]> https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-use-and-configure-windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server/feed/ 0 How to Apply Windows Updates For Server 2012 R2, 2016, & 2019 https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-apply-windows-updates-for-server-2012-r2-2016/ https://howto.hyonix.com/article/how-to-apply-windows-updates-for-server-2012-r2-2016/#respond Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:43:52 +0000 https://howto.hyonix.com/?post_type=ht_kb&p=431 Windows Updates play a great role in security. We always recommend installing updates that are marked as Important. If you are having automatic update installation setting enabled then; you do not need to worry about anything, as Windows install all the updates from the background. For some reason, if your server does not have automatic update installation enabled, you must install all the…

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