PwnEscape (CVE-2026-99999): Linux VM Escape — Patch Now
An 18-year-old Linux networking bug lets a guest VM leak host memory, crash the host and — in the lab — run code on it. Fix status and what to do.
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October 2026
2 articles-
PwnEscape (CVE-2026-99999): Linux VM Escape — Patch Now
An 18-year-old Linux networking bug lets a guest VM leak host memory, crash the host and — in the lab — run code on it. Fix status and what to do.
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PHP2Shell (CVE-2026-109618 & CVE-2026-109619): Patch PHP Now
Two critical PHP flaws leaked before their fix and can lead to remote code execution. Fixed versions, who is affected and exactly what to do.
July 2026
11 articles-
ESX vs QBCore vs Qbox: Which FiveM Framework?
The one FiveM decision that is expensive to reverse — compared honestly on scripts, performance and community.
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Does SourceMod Work on CS2? What to Use
SourceMod does not support CS2 — not in 2026, not through a bridge. Here is what actually replaced it.
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Januscape (CVE-2026-53359): KVM Escape Bug
A 16-year-old Linux KVM flaw lets a guest VM break out to the host on Intel and AMD. Are you affected, and what to do.
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How to Speed Up a WordPress Website (2026)
The things that actually make WordPress fast - from hosting and caching to images, plugins, database and CDN.
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cPanel & WHM Auth Bypass (CVE-2026-41940)
A critical, actively-exploited cPanel & WHM auth bypass (CVSS 9.8). Are you affected, and exactly what to do.
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How to Migrate a WordPress Site to a New Host
Move WordPress to a new host without breaking it - the safe, zero-downtime way, step by step.
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TeamSpeak 3 Vulnerabilities: Update to 3.13.8
Three High-severity crash bugs hit TeamSpeak 3 Server 3.13.7 and below - what they do and how to patch.
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Shared vs VPS vs Dedicated — Which One?
A plain-English comparison of the three hosting tiers - cost, performance, control and who each is really for.
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How to Choose a Web Hosting Provider: Checklist
What actually matters when picking a web host - and the red flags that give a bad one away.
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cPanel vs DirectAdmin vs Plesk: Which Panel?
The three big hosting control panels compared - ease of use, features, speed, security and cost.
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How to Secure a WordPress Site: A Checklist
The practical steps that stop the vast majority of WordPress hacks - no paranoia required.
June 2026
27 articles-
What to Do If Your VPS Has Been Hacked
Suspect a root compromise? A calm, step-by-step guide to contain it, investigate, recover cleanly and prevent a repeat.
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The Most Famous Linux Vulnerabilities, Explained
Heartbleed, Shellshock, Dirty Pipe, PwnKit, regreSSHion - the famous Linux bugs, what they did, and the lessons.
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The XZ Backdoor: How Linux Almost Fell
A hidden backdoor in a core Linux library, planted by a trusted maintainer over years and caught by luck. The story.
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How to Secure a Linux VPS: A Hardening Checklist
SSH keys, firewall, updates, brute-force protection, least privilege - the essentials to harden a Linux VPS on day one.
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How to Harden SSH and Stop Brute-Force Attacks
SSH is the most attacked service on most servers. How to harden it: keys, no root login, and stopping brute-force bots.
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Best Free Minecraft Server Plugins in 2026
EssentialsX, LuckPerms, WorldGuard, CoreProtect and more — the free plugins every Paper/Spigot server should run.
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Best CS2 Server Plugins in 2026
Metamod:Source, CounterStrikeSharp, MatchZy and more — the plugins that turn a CS2 server into retakes, pugs or practice.
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Best Rust Server Plugins in 2026 (Oxide / Carbon)
Admin tools, kits, economy, clans, raidable bases — the Oxide/Carbon plugins that build a sticky Rust server.
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Best FiveM Scripts & Resources in 2026
ESX/QBCore, ox_lib, ox_inventory, pma-voice and more — the resources every FiveM RP server is built on.
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Best Garry's Mod Server Addons in 2026
ULX, Wiremod, PAC3, DarkRP, TTT and more — the addons and gamemodes that make a Garry's Mod server.
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Best Valheim Mods to Run on Your Server in 2026
BepInEx, QoL, building and content mods — the best Valheim mods to run on a dedicated server this year, with a starter pack and sync rules that stop join failures.
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Best ARK Mods to Run on Your Server in 2026
Super Structures, Spyglass, Cryopods and more — the best ARK mods to run on a server this year, with load order and the ASE-vs-ASA differences that trip people up.
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Best Project Zomboid Mods for Your Server in 2026
QoL, vehicles, weapons and overhauls — the best Project Zomboid mods to run on a server this year.
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Best Palworld Mods & Server Tweaks in 2026
PalDefender, config tuning and QoL mods — the best ways to customise a Palworld dedicated server, plus the RAM and restart setup that keeps it stable.
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The Best Games to Host a Server For in 2026
Minecraft, Rust, FiveM, CS2, Palworld, Valheim, DayZ and more — the best games to run a server for this year.
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Best Minecraft Modpacks to Host in 2026
From All The Mods 10 to RLCraft and Create — the best modpacks to run a server with this year, and the RAM each needs.
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What's Changing in Linux & OS Security in 2026
Rust in the kernel, Wayland, the memory-safety push, io_uring caution, the CentOS shift - the changes reshaping OS security.
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The Biggest DDoS Attacks in History, Ranked
From the Mirai attack that took down Twitter to record multi-terabit floods - the attacks that broke the internet.
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How Much Does a Game Server Cost? 2026 Pricing
What actually drives the price of a game server by game and RAM — and what to expect to pay in 2026.
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Why Do People DDoS Game Servers? The Motives
Rivalry, revenge, extortion, boredom - the real reasons people attack game servers, and what it means for you.
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What Is Tick Rate? Why 64 vs 128 Tick Matters
Tick rate is how often a server updates the world per second. What it means, and why 64 vs 128 tick matters.
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What Is Netcode? Why Your Shots Don't Register
Netcode keeps online players in sync. What it is, why hit-reg feels off, and how lag compensation works.
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What Is the AISURU Botnet? The Terabit Threat
One of the most powerful DDoS botnets of 2025–2026 — how AISURU infects IoT devices and why gaming is its #1 target.
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What Is Ping? How to Lower Ping in Games
Ping is the delay between you and the server. What causes high ping, and practical ways to lower it.
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Dedicated vs Shared Game Server Hosting
Shared, VPS or dedicated? What each means, the real trade-offs, and which is right for your community.
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FiveM vs RedM: What's the Difference?
FiveM vs RedM: what each is, community size, setup differences, and which to choose for your roleplay server.
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DDoS Attack Vectors: UDP, SYN & Amplification
A detailed tour of the main DDoS techniques - UDP, SYN, amplification, fragmentation, Layer-7 - and how each is stopped.
May 2026
16 articles-
What Is a Botnet? The Devices Behind DDoS
A botnet is an army of hijacked devices used to launch attacks. How they are built, controlled, rented and stopped.
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What Is the Mirai Botnet? The DDoS Malware
The IoT malware that launched record DDoS attacks and inspired today's botnets. What it is and why it still matters.
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How to Protect a TeamSpeak Server From DDoS
Voice servers are easy targets and very sensitive to lag. Why TeamSpeak gets hit and how to actually protect it.
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How to Protect a Game Server From DDoS Attacks
Why game servers get attacked, what real DDoS protection looks like, and what you can (and can't) do yourself.
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Anti-DDoS Glossary: Key Terms for Server Owners
Plain-English definitions of the DDoS and Anti-DDoS terms you will actually run into - from botnet to XDP.
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Game Server Security Checklist (Beyond Anti-DDoS)
DDoS is one threat among many. A practical hardening checklist for passwords, admin access, backups and more.
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What Is a DDoS Attack? A Guide for Server Owners
No jargon — what a DDoS attack actually is, DDoS vs DoS, the main types, and how to actually stay online.
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How ESAGAMES Anti-DDoS Protection Works
A look under the hood of our Anti-DDoS protection — multi-Tbps Frankfurt filtering and in-house XDP mitigation, always on.
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What Is XDP DDoS Filtering? Line-Rate Defence
eBPF/XDP filters packets in the kernel at line rate, before they reach your game. How it stops DDoS, and its limits.
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DDoS Trends of 2025–2026: Bigger and Faster
DDoS trends 2025–2026: attacks are bigger, faster and increasingly aimed at gaming. The key trends and what they mean for you.
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What Is an IP Stresser or Booter? Never Use One
Booters and stressers are DDoS-for-hire. How they work, how they're abused against gamers, and the legal reality.
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Layer 4 vs Layer 7 DDoS Attacks Explained
Network-layer floods vs application-layer attacks — the real difference, gaming examples, and how each is stopped.
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Is My Game Server Being DDoSed? How to Tell
Attack or just lag? The tell-tale signs of a DDoS, how to confirm it with real tools, and what to do during and after.
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Inside the ESAGAMES Network: Frankfurt Peering
Why we build in Frankfurt, what peering actually means, how it cuts ping, and how it ties into DDoS filtering.
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Game Server Lag: Is It Your CPU or Your Network?
Lag comes from two places: CPU tick rate or the network. How to tell which is hurting you, and how to fix it.
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How to Choose a Game Server Host (2026 Buyer's Guide)
CPU, Anti-DDoS, location, panel, billing and support — the full checklist that actually matters before you choose a game server host.
April 2026
1 article-
Why Frankfurt Is the Best EU Game Server Location
Home to the world's biggest internet exchange — why Frankfurt gives EU game servers the lowest, most stable ping.
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