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Frequently Asked Questions - Security
Our FreeBSD UNIX servers are extensively hardened and tested against security exploits. All unnecessary services are disabled, all security patches are up-to-date, and servers are audited regularly for attempted break-ins. Our systems administrators actively maintain awareness of new security developments, and as an Open Source system, FreeBSD is easy to update with new protections.
Our network is overbuilt with spare capacity and redundancy. Our custom network monitoring systems ensure that attacks and other anomalies are identified and responded to promptly.
If you are logging in by FTP, or accessing a mailbox by POP3 or IMAP, your
password is traveling across the Internet in "plaintext," which means that
it can be intercepted at your Internet Service Provider (ISP), or
intervening networks, and subsequently used by a third party to access
your account.
To log into your account securely, please use SSH (Secure Shell), SFTP, POPS, or IMAPS. These access methods use public-key encryption to ensure that your connection cannot be intercepted or replayed. Details are available in our Support Resources
Access through My pair Account Control
Center is always secure.
Every password should be chosen with the following guidelines in mind. Do not ever assume that no one would
want to break into your account. Compromised accounts are very effective camouflage for system crackers,
vandals, Spammers, etc. Tips on choosing an effective password are provided in our Support Resources.
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