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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:
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 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.
October 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Annual Internet Service Provider Review 225
October 15, 2025 at 2:27 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!
October 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
You can continue to add items, individually or via a csv upload, to your list without the need to modify your Custom rule.
August 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Once the list is created, go to (yourdomain)>Security>WAF>Custom Rules.
Create a new custom rule where the IP source address is in the list and set the action to block.
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.
August 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
August 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
August 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
But if you're experiencing hard to diagnose issues and not sure if it's modsecurity related, intall the free ConfigServer ModSecurity Control. This will give you one click Enable/Disable modsecurity. An easy first step to test.
August 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The score you're looking for is A+.
July 31, 2025 at 8:46 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....
July 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
You can also access this tool via the #Cloudflare Radar URL Scanner:
June 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
You can use the Cloudflare Investigate tool to nvestigate by IP address, domain, URL and AS number.: Cloudflare>account>Security Center>Investigate.
June 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Then under Account settings, click Password and security ... again. Then finally, Change Password. Then enable Two-factor authentication. Finally on the same screen, under Security checks, click Where you're logged in. Log out of any unrecognized devices.

#FacebookSecurity
April 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If you're logged in to Facebook, click your profile pic in the upper right corner, then Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then under Account Center on the left, click Password and security.
April 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
On any Cloudflare paid account, Super Bot Fight Mode can be bypassed using a Custom Waf Skip rule. However, I've successfully tested several paid Cloudflare accounts and the tests were successful without a Skip rule, YRMV. You can also schedule up to 5 speed tests with a Pro account.
April 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If you use #Cloudflare, you can use the Speed Observatory. Unfortunately, you may encounter Cloudflare speed test failed with 403. This is the result of Bot Fight Mode blocking the test. On a Cloudflare free plan, the only option is to disable Bot Fight Mode, run the test and then enable BFM again.
April 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
To protect your website and server, should you consider country blocking? If you're only selling locally, then country blocking can enhance your #cybersecurity footprint. It's not a guarantee as there are ways around the block. But as you can see here, it's still very effective.
March 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
T-Mobile tested from my Android phone. It's always good to check your #ISP speed from time to time to make sure you're getting what you're paying for.
You can download the free Speedtest by Ookla app from the Google or Apple app stores.
March 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Beware this Facebook message scam that's been going around for quite some time. It's fake, do NOT respond and do NOT click any links.
February 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If you are using #Cloudflare, it's important to keep traffic flow in mind. For example, rules are executed before traffic hits the #WAF. And this means, your IP Access rule as well as Bot Fight Mode can filter the bad traffic first, potentially saving WAF rules and resources.
February 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
If you're not using #Cloudflare IP Access Rules to block bad actors, you're missing out on one of the only Account level security rules that doesn't require an Enterprise plan; it's available to all plans, including Free.
February 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
For example in WHM > ConfigServer Security & #Firewall > Firewall Configuration > Port Scan Tracking
Here you can limit the number of port scans and the resulting block interval when exceeded.
February 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM