Beware of Bots Everywhere
Everyone, watch out for bots. Writing code is important, but it's not enough. When you deploy an app, you must make sure it's secure. For example, secrets like API keys should not leak. There are many stories about the high cost of leaked secret keys on Github.
I check my blog logs every day. From the start, I noticed strange IP addresses. They tried to visit pages that do not exist. Some tried to grab environment variables. Others attempted to run weird commands. This shows why we need to think about security during every deployment.
I host my blog on a VPS. I closed all ports except the ones I need. I also run the blog inside a Docker container for extra safety. These steps help block most threats. Use firewall like UFW to enforce port rules and keep everything updated.
Here are some recent log images I captured. My server handles this kind of activity every day.
Stay vigilant with your setups. Simple habits like log checks and port controls can save you from big problems. Check your own logs today.
Check out my blog's source code here.
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