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A Linux Guru to Clean up and Secure a VPS

£250-750 GBP

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Posted over 9 years ago

£250-750 GBP

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We have a VPS with some email marketing software (Oempro) running on it with a small amount of clients using it. The server has never been maintained properly and we have just been informed it has been hacked. We have had a general look around but don't really know what we are looking for. Our hosting provider has asked us to do the following: "I would grep your logs for the time stamp of the attack, scan for malware, and check the running processes on your server, as well as checking if there are any suspicious portbinding scripts." We are looking for someone who can perform the above, remove anything that should be there and secure the server.
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Dear Customer, this is Yaseen, and i am glad to work for you project, We specialise in Linux Unix VirtualMin Cpanel and Asterisk. I have read the project description and i assure you 100% quality and timely response to your questions. I would like to discuss this project before you award me so that we can proceed with the Milestones and further work details. Some of our Past System administration related projects list is below https://www.freelancer.com/projects/PHP-MySQL/Setup-Kolab-Groupware-work-with.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Failover-issue.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux-Amazon-Web-Services/Linux-Server-Help.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux/Monit-install-ubntu-linux.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux-VoIP/VICI-Anything-VPS-astrix-Channel.5694111.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux-VoIP/voipswitch-alternate-asterik.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Migration-reinstall-plesk-ispconfig.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux/issues-openVZ-server.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Proxmox-Server-network-setup-firewall.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/linux-support-for-proxmox-firewall.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/linux-support-for-proxmox-firewall.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/PowerMTA-assistance-required.html Based upon our past feedbacks, please choose our service for the best of your experience at this website
£315 GBP in 1 day
4.9 (1028 reviews)
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Hello, I am very good in Linux and have done different administrative tasks. It would be very interesting for me to search for the cause of your troubles. Can start working immediately. Thanks.
£250 GBP in 2 days
4.9 (363 reviews)
7.3
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Hello Sir, Greeting for the day, Hope you are doing well I am Working with Data Center Organization as a Software Support Engineer, I have more than 8 years’ experience in Windows/Linux Server administration , Website Hosting (Cpanel/Plesk) migration, Mail server configuration management ,CISCO Router Switches, Firewall(ASA,PIX,Sonicwall, cyberoam) ,Cloud Computing(AWS/Azure,office365).I read your Requirement and able to perform task successfully. Please add me in Skype (karunakartiwari) for details discussion about your requirement. Thanks karun
£444 GBP in 3 days
5.0 (211 reviews)
7.3
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Hello, I am simply an expert level Linux sys. admin with more than 12 years of experiences. I can perform the followings: 1- investigate server for potential malware/trojans/backdoors, 2- remove the infected software/scripts/programs from the server, 3- can install additional security software on server to prevent future exploits, 4- can monitor the server for 1-2 weeks in order to guarantee that it is safe and clean. I also would like to establish a long term business relationship with you so that whenever you would need server assistance i would act quickly and professionally. Kindly take your 2 minutes to go over my previously completed projects/feedbacks. Ps: I am mostly online 16-17 hours in a day and can quickly be reached when needed. Regards, Pardus.
£280 GBP in 1 day
5.0 (211 reviews)
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Hello Sir, I am Working with 3 tier Data Center Organization as a Linux Security Expert, I have more than 8 years experience in, Linux Server Setup, Configuration, Security, Web security, Web hosting and Database, Mail Services Administration , working on more than 1000 of Linux servers. I have completely go through your project and very interested to work on this project. I will highly secure your server as per Linux standards successfully and fast as working these task on daily basis in data center servers. I will implement firewall brute, tweaking and hardening to make your server highly secure. You can also check the feedback/reviews for the reference of my work on my profile. Please give me opportunity to do the same and feel free to let me know if you have any concern. Please initiate chat to discuss more.I will do according your budget tell me. Thanks
£250 GBP in 2 days
4.9 (266 reviews)
6.9
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Hi, We are growing IT Company in India Having expertise in setup and management of different Linux web hosting servers like CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu, Debian etc. We have expert level knowledge in email marketing and web hosting panels like cpanel, plesk, webmin , ispconfig, zpanel, Direct admin etc. We will audit your server then clean it, and implement security as below: Tweak Security: open_basedir protection Compilers Access configuration for all accounts (except root) Shell Bomb/memory Protection cPHulk Brute Force Protection CSF firewall installation and configuration Disable cPanel Demo Mode shell access configuration for all accounts(except root) FTP Server Security: anonymous FTP access configuration Secure and latest ftp server selection Allow Anonymous Uploads configuration MySQL security: MySQL root password configuration Server up to date: packages upgradation to stable version PHp configuration & security : PHP stable and latest version, configuration and optimization with Suhosin patch Kernel Hardening : Linux Kernel with Grsecurity Patch SSH security and monitoring: disable direct root access while root authentication admin will get notification disable shell access for normal users ssh port configuration Mod_Security installation and configuration: It prevents sql injection RFI, LFI, XSS attacks etc Thanks
£250 GBP in 3 days
4.9 (351 reviews)
7.0
7.0
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Hi I can scan your server and secure it SSH root access is reuqied ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************
£250 GBP in 10 days
4.8 (205 reviews)
6.9
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Hello, I am an experience system admin and i can help you in this project. You can view my profile for similar projects i have completed. I can perform all the mentioned task on your server. Then i will give you report of the malicious file found on server with the solution for it. then i will remove all those infected files with your permission and your server will be good I am ready to start on it and if you have any query please feel free to ask. Thanks.
£250 GBP in 1 day
5.0 (144 reviews)
6.6
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Hi, i can help you on that job. .
£300 GBP in 3 days
4.8 (89 reviews)
6.3
6.3
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Hi, I can scan your server for malware as your host asks for, but I would better suggest to move your existing site to a new secured server after scanning it's code for vulnerabilities. If your server has been too many time without any maintenance it will probably not be worth to try to fix it (probably your OS version is not longer supported, etc). Regards, Sergio.
£250 GBP in 10 days
5.0 (62 reviews)
5.8
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Dear Customer, this is Saket, and i am glad to work for you project. We specialise in Server Management, Enterprise Email Systems, Email Marketing and Asterisk VOIP Support. WE also configured pfsense, csf, vyata etc. I can complete this project as per your requirment, you can refer my profile to know more about our expertise. Please see my past projects: https://www.freelancer.com/projects/MySQL-Linux/Optimise-VPS-server-WordPress-Apache.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/PHP-Apache/Steps-configure-Apache-PHP-with.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux-Amazon-Web-Services/Amazon-Fixes-Linux-System-Admin.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux/Setting-VPN-Server.6125482.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux/Server-issues-sort-extensions-for.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/linux-project.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux-System-Admin/Configure-Exim-mail-server.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/System-Admin-Windows-Server/configure-VPS-windows-become-accesseble.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Linux/create-vpn-with-openvpn.html
£288 GBP in 1 day
4.9 (69 reviews)
5.6
5.6
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Hello, I am a Linux expert with over 10 years of background. I will make a backup of the important data then I will remove anything suspicius. After finding out how the breach occured i will take the required measures for this not to happen again. On top of this, I will harden and secure the server with basic but efficient security mechanisms. I will work with you/your team and instuct you how to keep the security level high in order to prevent something like this in the future. Regards, Iosif
£631 GBP in 10 days
4.8 (26 reviews)
5.9
5.9
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Hi, I have more than 5 years of experience in email marketing. I have created more than 200 servers and i can give you great work that will make your server runs better. Please reply me for more details. Regards, Haris
£555 GBP in 10 days
5.0 (20 reviews)
5.1
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let expert do this.................................................................................................................
£333 GBP in 1 day
5.0 (19 reviews)
4.8
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Hi, I`m experienced linux admin, 15+ years on the market. Managing various linux/Unix systems in the enterprise environments. A special focus on the security as a lot of them is providing some sensitive data. RHCE Cert passed a few years ago. Ready to find out suspicious files/software on Your server, clean it up and secure for the future. I can share also some security best practice which are in use by the biggest companies on the world. Ready to take care about Your system even today. Best Regards Marek
£444 GBP in 3 days
5.0 (17 reviews)
4.8
4.8
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Hello, I've worked in the field of information security for ten years, the last four of which have been spent focusing on web application security and incident response. I've served hundreds of clients, building vast knowledge of the methods hackers use to infect servers. With so much exposure to real-world, up-to-date attack and defense techniques, I've developed a very effective and quick incident response process. In most cases, I can find the extent of the hack's effects, clean up all the malicious items left on the server, determine the method of attack, and fix the vulnerability, all within 1-3 days. I use custom tools I've written, manual analysis of your files, and log analysis (if logs are available) to do this. My profile has more information about me and my qualifications: https://www.freelancer.com/users/2092767.html But more importantly, please see my job history. I work hard to do the best job possible for my clients, and it shows in the reviews and ratings - nearly all are perfect. I hope I can work for you next, and make your server safe and secure. Do you have any questions for me? Brad
£250 GBP in 3 days
4.7 (6 reviews)
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5.0 (3 reviews)
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Hi, I am an English web developer and linux administrator. I know Linux inside and out, use it for my personal and work computers as well as managing 30+ linux servers for various customers. I have a full understanding of how to investigate, recognise, clean and secure issues on a server. Hope to work with you soon, Mark
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5.0 (1 review)
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I am currently working as Sr. System Engineer in a tier 3 datacenter. I am having 8 years of experience in the windows ,Linux platform , WHM Cpanel, Plesk,Postfix, Exim, Zimbra Mail Server Administration.I have done all type of Website and Mail account migrations, Install manage and configure zimbra, cpanel, cacti, nagios, zenoss monitoring systems.I have done MCSE,CCNA,RHCE Certifications. I have a good expertise in Linux , I look forward to working on your projects.
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4.6 (1 review)
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