The people scanning servers for the TimThumb script (in order to exploit it) aren’t actually performing a (D)DoS attack, but it can feel like it. You can limit their impact to your server with a bit of clever firewalling built right into CSF/LFD.
Who should be responsible for backups on the web? The app you use, the server, or you?
Your security is your responsibility. Don’t trust your host to do everything right, and understand what you’re getting into.
More ways to use top to understand how to make your site run faster.
ClamAV uses more resources than it’s usefulness indicates.
My move into the land of VPS. And I never look back.