Brian
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Digital Marketer
Website Security
Cloudflare Specialist
Personal:
animal lover
nature lover
music lover
lacto vegetarian
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Brian
@brianalaway.com
· Mar 3
I post about business stuff, website security & performance, marketing, tech tips, etc.
Started playing with Manus AI and as most all AI apps struggle to get text on image correct, thought I'd throw it a challange with this prompt:
Create an infographic, 1080px square, describing Manus and and it's unique features that set it apart from other ai apps.
Here's the result:
Create an infographic, 1080px square, describing Manus and and it's unique features that set it apart from other ai apps.
Here's the result:
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Started playing with Manus AI and as most all AI apps struggle to get text on image correct, thought I'd throw it a challange with this prompt:
Create an infographic, 1080px square, describing Manus and and it's unique features that set it apart from other ai apps.
Here's the result:
Create an infographic, 1080px square, describing Manus and and it's unique features that set it apart from other ai apps.
Here's the result:
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November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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#Ai companies are raking in the cash but they could be doing so, using your content for FREE. If you're a publisher or content creator, start getting paid for your work. Cloudflare's #paypercrawl is currently in beta, you can request access here: www.cloudflare.com/paypercrawl-...
Get early access: Cloudflare Pay Per Crawl Private Beta
Empowering content creators and AI innovators alike
www.cloudflare.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
#Ai companies are raking in the cash but they could be doing so, using your content for FREE. If you're a publisher or content creator, start getting paid for your work. Cloudflare's #paypercrawl is currently in beta, you can request access here: www.cloudflare.com/paypercrawl-...
Whether you only have a website or manage a server with multiple websites, the first line of defense is to make sure all software, including the operating system, is up to date. Then, make sure you have an active backup system in place and running.
A widespread exploitation campaign is targeting WordPress websites with GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins vulnerable to critical-severity, old security issues that can be used to achieve remote code execution (RCE).
Hackers launch mass attacks exploiting outdated WordPress plugins
A widespread exploitation campaign is targeting WordPress websites with GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins vulnerable to critical-severity, old security issues that can be used to achieve remote code execution (RCE).
www.bleepingcomputer.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Whether you only have a website or manage a server with multiple websites, the first line of defense is to make sure all software, including the operating system, is up to date. Then, make sure you have an active backup system in place and running.
Notice the source in Cloudflare - csf block
and originating blocked ip triggered by Modsecurity on the origin server.
Integrate Cloudflare with ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) for additional server protection.
and originating blocked ip triggered by Modsecurity on the origin server.
Integrate Cloudflare with ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) for additional server protection.
October 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Notice the source in Cloudflare - csf block
and originating blocked ip triggered by Modsecurity on the origin server.
Integrate Cloudflare with ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) for additional server protection.
and originating blocked ip triggered by Modsecurity on the origin server.
Integrate Cloudflare with ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) for additional server protection.
Annual Internet Service Provider Review 225
October 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Annual Internet Service Provider Review 225
What's the difference between using the #Cloudflare #Warp app and setting your router to use the Cloudflare DNS resolvers, e.g. 1.1.1.1? Warp encrypts both DNS and data, while your router encrypts only DNS. Beware though, Warp may cut your download speed in half!
October 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
What's the difference between using the #Cloudflare #Warp app and setting your router to use the Cloudflare DNS resolvers, e.g. 1.1.1.1? Warp encrypts both DNS and data, while your router encrypts only DNS. Beware though, Warp may cut your download speed in half!
ConfigServer Security & Firewall officially shutdown August 31. It should continue working without issue, at least for awhile. However, it is NOT compatible with RHEL 10, AlmaLinux 10 and does not support nftables.
CSF is now Free and Open Source Software under GPLv3.
github.com/centminmod/c...
CSF is now Free and Open Source Software under GPLv3.
github.com/centminmod/c...
September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
ConfigServer Security & Firewall officially shutdown August 31. It should continue working without issue, at least for awhile. However, it is NOT compatible with RHEL 10, AlmaLinux 10 and does not support nftables.
CSF is now Free and Open Source Software under GPLv3.
github.com/centminmod/c...
CSF is now Free and Open Source Software under GPLv3.
github.com/centminmod/c...
Here's how to block a bulk list of IPs using a #Cloudflare list. Cloudflare>Manage Account>Settings>Lists
Here's a list I created from a csv upload of IPs blocked in cPHulk.
Here's a list I created from a csv upload of IPs blocked in cPHulk.
August 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Here's how to block a bulk list of IPs using a #Cloudflare list. Cloudflare>Manage Account>Settings>Lists
Here's a list I created from a csv upload of IPs blocked in cPHulk.
Here's a list I created from a csv upload of IPs blocked in cPHulk.
Way to the Web Ltd. (the company behind ConfigServer) has announced it will close permanently on August 31, 2025. This includes ending support and downloads for both its commercial and free tools.
configserver.com/announcement/
configserver.com/announcement/
Announcement – ConfigServer Services
configserver.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Way to the Web Ltd. (the company behind ConfigServer) has announced it will close permanently on August 31, 2025. This includes ending support and downloads for both its commercial and free tools.
configserver.com/announcement/
configserver.com/announcement/
ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall (WAF) that when added to your server security stack protects against HTTP attacks. It can coexist nicely with ConfigServer.
configserver.com/configserver...
configserver.com/configserver...
ConfigServer Modsecurity Control (cmc) – ConfigServer Services
configserver.com
August 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall (WAF) that when added to your server security stack protects against HTTP attacks. It can coexist nicely with ConfigServer.
configserver.com/configserver...
configserver.com/configserver...
#SSL certificates enable encryption of data transmitted between a website and a user's browser. But there's a lot that's involved so check how well your site's certificate performs, check out the free SSL Server Test by Qualys SSL Labs.
www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/inde...
www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/inde...
SSL Server Test (Powered by Qualys SSL Labs)
A comprehensive free SSL test for your public web servers.
www.ssllabs.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
#SSL certificates enable encryption of data transmitted between a website and a user's browser. But there's a lot that's involved so check how well your site's certificate performs, check out the free SSL Server Test by Qualys SSL Labs.
www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/inde...
www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/inde...
Free updates for #Windows10 end October 14. With a Windows market share of almost 49%,, that will leave a lot of PCs vulnerable to malware, hacking and other #cybersecurity holes. Paid updates will be available via Microsoft's Extended Security Updates support.microsoft.com/en-us/window....
July 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Free updates for #Windows10 end October 14. With a Windows market share of almost 49%,, that will leave a lot of PCs vulnerable to malware, hacking and other #cybersecurity holes. Paid updates will be available via Microsoft's Extended Security Updates support.microsoft.com/en-us/window....
How to use the #Cloudflare Domain Group Manager to streamline domain management.
brianalawayconsulting.com/cloudflare-d...
brianalawayconsulting.com/cloudflare-d...
Cloudflare Domain Group Manager
Use Cloudflare Domain Group Manager to streamline your user management by creating custom groups, adding domains and assigning user permissions.
brianalawayconsulting.com
July 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
How to use the #Cloudflare Domain Group Manager to streamline domain management.
brianalawayconsulting.com/cloudflare-d...
brianalawayconsulting.com/cloudflare-d...
I created this one-page website, solutions.bacgroupdigital.com using claude.ai and then hosted the site using #Cloudflare Pages. This was basically an experiment to see what's possible using ai to create the site and also to check out Cloudflare Pages. I'm going to test again using a different ai.
BAC Group Digital | Cloudflare Services for Small Business
Cloudflare solutions for small business. Done for you Cloudflare setup, optimization and management. Maximum security and performance for small business websites.
solutions.bacgroupdigital.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I created this one-page website, solutions.bacgroupdigital.com using claude.ai and then hosted the site using #Cloudflare Pages. This was basically an experiment to see what's possible using ai to create the site and also to check out Cloudflare Pages. I'm going to test again using a different ai.
The fact that one must visit a profile in order to block that profile is just dumb and quite amateurish. Come on @bsky.app, you can do better. #blockinfeed
July 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The fact that one must visit a profile in order to block that profile is just dumb and quite amateurish. Come on @bsky.app, you can do better. #blockinfeed
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Callback phishing scam emails are masquerading as messages from popular brands used for everyday tasks that put small businesses at risk.
Microsoft, PayPal, DocuSign, and Geek Squad faked in callback phishing scams
Callback phishing scam emails are masquerading as messages from popular brands used for everyday tasks that put small businesses at risk.
mwb.link
July 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Callback phishing scam emails are masquerading as messages from popular brands used for everyday tasks that put small businesses at risk.
You can use the free abuseipdb.com to check any suspected IP for abuse.
If you manage a server using the ConfigServer firewall, you can integrate abuseipdb into the firewall and pre-emptively block IP addresses in their blacklist. abuseipdb.com/csf
Check your firewall log for success ...
If you manage a server using the ConfigServer firewall, you can integrate abuseipdb into the firewall and pre-emptively block IP addresses in their blacklist. abuseipdb.com/csf
Check your firewall log for success ...
Integrating AbuseIPDB with CSF
abuseipdb.com
June 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
You can use the free abuseipdb.com to check any suspected IP for abuse.
If you manage a server using the ConfigServer firewall, you can integrate abuseipdb into the firewall and pre-emptively block IP addresses in their blacklist. abuseipdb.com/csf
Check your firewall log for success ...
If you manage a server using the ConfigServer firewall, you can integrate abuseipdb into the firewall and pre-emptively block IP addresses in their blacklist. abuseipdb.com/csf
Check your firewall log for success ...
I recently discovered a client's website content was misclassified by @Cloudflare as "pornography". This is an ecommerce site, so I first verified that it contained no malware. I also had the client view the site and confirm that it did not display any malware.
June 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I recently discovered a client's website content was misclassified by @Cloudflare as "pornography". This is an ecommerce site, so I first verified that it contained no malware. I also had the client view the site and confirm that it did not display any malware.