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Latest updates, feature announcements, and security news from Panelica.
cPanel Auth Bypass Crisis (CVE-2026-41940): Why Panelica Customers Are Not Affected
A CVSS 9.8 authentication bypass in cPanel (CVE-2026-41940) exposed the entire hosting industry. Here is a technical breakdown of the exploit and why Panelica\u2019s architecture makes this class of attack structurally impossible.
Read MoreThe MySQL 9.7 cPanel Meltdown: Why Upstream Trust Without Guardrails Breaks Production
On April 21, 2026, a MySQL repository metadata bug caused thousands of cPanel servers to silently upgrade to MySQL 9.7 overnight. Here is what happened, why cPanel servers had no structural defense, and how Panelica's build pipeline prevents this class of failure.
Read MoreServer Panel Security Showdown 2026: Which Panel Actually Isolates Your Users?
Most panels claim security. Few actually isolate users. We tested CyberPanel, CloudPanel, HestiaCP, cPanel, and Panelica — here's what we found.
Read MoreModSecurity WAF: Protect Your Server from SQL Injection, XSS, and OWASP Top 10
Set up ModSecurity Web Application Firewall with OWASP Core Rule Set. Block SQL injection, XSS, path traversal, and other attacks on Nginx and Apache.
Read MoreFail2Ban Setup Guide: Protect SSH, Nginx, and WordPress from Brute Force
Install and configure Fail2Ban to automatically block brute-force attacks on SSH, Nginx, WordPress, and other services. Complete filter and jail setup guide.
Read MoreServer Security Is a Shared Responsibility: What Your Panel Does and What You Must Do
An honest look at the security boundary between your panel and your expertise. Three real scenarios show where automated protection ends and human judgment begins — with a complete responsibility checklist.
Read MoreThe 2026 Server Security Playbook: From Firewall to OpsAI-Assisted Hardening
A complete defense-in-depth strategy for web servers. Five security layers with real attack scenarios, AI-powered defense commands, and a weekly security routine every administrator should follow.
Read MoreWhy the Most Secure Panel Cannot Save a Poorly Managed Server
Seven real-world mistakes that led to security breaches — despite having a fully-featured panel. From predictable passwords to forgotten backups, these patterns are preventable. Learn how.
Read MoreZero-Trust Hosting: How 5-Layer Isolation Protects Your Customers (And What It Cannot Do Alone)
A technical deep dive into Panelica's five-layer isolation architecture — Cgroups v2, Namespaces, Chroot, PHP-FPM sandboxing, and Unix permissions. Each layer explained with breach scenarios showing containment in action.
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