RootCrak Blog
Security insights, guides, and deep dives. What you need to know to keep your infrastructure safe in 2026.
How to Secure Your API in 2026: The OWASP API Top 10 Explained
99% of organizations reported API security problems in the past year. Here is how attackers breach modern APIs in 2026 and the checklist that stops them.
September 18, 2026 · 10 min readHow Fake Job Offers Are Hacking Crypto Developers in 2026
Fake recruiters are sending crypto developers malicious repos that steal keys and drain wallets. Here is how the scam works and how to test code safely.
September 16, 2026 · 9 min readHow DeFi Front-End and DNS Hijacking Attacks Drain Wallets in 2026
DNS hijacks redirected CoW Swap for 90 minutes and drained $1M+ from Aerodrome users. How DeFi front-end attacks work, plus the defenses that stop them.
September 14, 2026 · 8 min readWhat Is Zero Trust Security and How Do You Implement It in 2026?
Vulnerability exploitation overtook stolen credentials as the top breach vector in 2026. Here is the 7-step zero trust roadmap and a 90-day plan for small teams.
September 11, 2026 · 9 min readHow to Spot Fake Airdrops and Token Claim Scams in 2026
Fake airdrops are crypto's most reliable scam of 2026 - phishing drove most of the $1.3B stolen in H1. Learn how claim-site drainers work and how to stay safe.
September 9, 2026 · 7 min readHow to Stop Prompt Injection Attacks on AI Agents in 2026
Prompt injection is the #1 AI security threat of 2026, with attacks up 340% and most AI deployments exposed. Here is how to lock down your agents.
September 7, 2026 · 8 min readMalicious Browser Extensions Are Draining Crypto Wallets in 2026
Security researchers found 19 malicious Chrome and Edge extensions draining crypto wallets in 2026. Audit your browser extensions now with this checklist.
September 4, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Stop SIM Swap Attacks from Draining Your Crypto in 2026
SIM swap attackers hijack your phone number to reset passwords and drain crypto accounts. IC3 logged 971 cases in 2025. Lock your number down with this checklist.
September 2, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Spot a Crypto Pig Butchering Scam in 2026
Pig butchering stole an estimated $75B worldwide, and investment scams were crypto's biggest loss category in 2025. Spot the playbook before the drain.
August 31, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Spot AI-Generated Phishing Attacks in 2026
AI writes more than half of all phishing lures, and BEC losses hit $3.05B in 2025. Here is how to spot AI-generated phishing emails and stop the 2026 playbook.
August 28, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Stop AI Agents from Getting Their Crypto Wallets Drained in 2026
Prompt injection drained $175K from one AI agent's wallet and about $200K on Base in 2026. Here is the checklist that keeps an agent's crypto wallet from becoming an attacker's piggy bank.
August 26, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Find and Fix Cloud Misconfigurations in 2026: S3, IAM, and Databases
78% of cloud incidents come from configuration errors, and weak IAM shows up in up to 98% of environments. Here is the checklist that finds exposed S3 buckets, over-privileged IAM, and open databases before attackers do.
August 19, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Stop API Keys and Secrets from Leaking in 2026
28.65 million secrets hit public GitHub in 2025 — and 64% of old credentials still work. Here is the secrets hygiene checklist that keeps API keys out of attacker hands in 2026.
August 17, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Spot a Crypto Honeypot or Rug Pull Before You Buy (2026)
Almost one in two new tokens on Ethereum is tied to fraud. Here is the pre-buy checklist — locked liquidity, verified contracts, holder concentration, and test buys — that catches honeypots and rug pulls before you spend a cent.
August 14, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Set Up a Phishing-Resistant Crypto Wallet in 2026
Wallet compromises cost crypto users $444.5M in H1 2026 — the #1 attack vector. Here is the phishing-resistant setup checklist that keeps your seed and your funds safe.
August 12, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Protect Your Server from AI-Powered Ransomware in 2026
AI now writes and operates ransomware — it shows up in 48% of breaches, with data exfiltration in as little as 72 minutes. Here is the defense checklist that keeps your server off the leak sites in 2026.
August 10, 2026 · 8 min readOne Terminal Command Can Drain a Mac Crypto Wallet
New Mac malware delivered through a ClickFix attack can steal credentials and drain a crypto wallet — fully or just 1%. Here is how it works and how to protect yourself in 2026.
August 8, 2026 · 7 min readHow to Protect a Crypto Project from Supply-Chain Attacks in 2026
Supply-chain attacks hit crypto hardest — up 1,444% since 2024, with a $1.4B theft traced to a poisoned dependency. Learn how the attacks work and how to defend your project in 2026.
August 7, 2026 · 8 min readHow to Secure Docker and Kubernetes in 2026: A Container Security Checklist
82% of DevSecOps teams suffered a container-related breach last year, and worm campaigns scan for exposed Docker daemons around the clock. Here's the 2026 checklist that keeps Docker and Kubernetes locked down.
August 5, 2026 · 9 min readHow AI Agents Leak Your API Keys in 2026 (and How to Stop It)
AI agents are leaking API keys at scale — 3.1% of audited agent skills leaked credentials during normal execution. Learn how agent leaks happen and how to protect your keys in 2026.
August 3, 2026 · 7 min readHow to Run a Vulnerability Scan on Your Server in 2026
Complete guide to scanning your server for vulnerabilities in 2026. Learn how to use Nmap, Nikto, OpenVAS, and RootCrak to find and fix security holes before attackers exploit them.
July 08, 2026 · 16 min readSSL/TLS Certificate Checker — How to Verify Your Cert Is Valid
Complete guide to checking if your SSL/TLS certificate is valid in 2026. Learn how to verify certificate expiry, chain trust, domain matching, revocation status, and configuration with real commands.
July 08, 2026 · 20 min readFirebase Security Rules — Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Learn the most common Firebase Security Rules mistakes — open databases, broken auth checks, missing data validation — with real examples and fixes for production apps in 2026.
July 03, 2026 · 20 min readHow to Detect and Remove Malware from a Linux Server in 2026
Complete guide to detecting and removing malware from Linux servers. Manual investigation commands, automated scanners like ClamAV and RootCrak, rootkit removal, and post-infection hardening.
July 01, 2026 · 19 min readThe Complete Guide to VPS Security in 2026
Complete guide to VPS security in 2026 — SSH hardening, firewalls, fail2ban, automatic updates, malware scanning, and real-time monitoring. Secure your virtual private server step by step.
June 29, 2026 · 20 min readAI Models Can Find Exploits Now. Here's Why RootCrak Was Built for This.
New AI models can find bugs and exploits in software. Does this make security scanners obsolete? RootCrak explains why better AI validates the need for continuous autonomous security monitoring.
June 28, 2026 · 15 min readWhat Is a Web Application Firewall and Do You Need One?
Learn what a Web Application Firewall (WAF) is, how it protects your web apps from SQL injection, XSS, and DDoS attacks, and whether you actually need one in 2026.
June 26, 2026 · 19 min readHow to Check Open Ports on Your Server in 2026
Learn how to check open ports on your Linux server in 2026. Use ss, nmap, and UFW to find, analyse, and close unnecessary ports — plus automated scanning with RootCrak.
June 26, 2026 · 19 min readHow to Secure a Linux Server from Hackers in 2026
Learn how to secure a Linux server from hackers in 2026. Complete guide covering SSH hardening, firewall setup, fail2ban, automated scanning, backups, and real-time monitoring.
June 25, 2026 · 19 min readHow to Secure SSH on Your Server in 2026
Complete guide to securing SSH on Linux servers in 2026. Key-based auth, disable root login, change port, fail2ban, 2FA, and automated monitoring.
June 24, 2026 · 18 min readFree Malware Scanner for Linux Servers — Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide to free malware scanners for Linux servers in 2026. Learn how to use ClamAV, rkhunter, chkrootkit, Lynis, and RootCrak to detect and remove malware from your server.
June 23, 2026 · 18 min readHow to Secure a Firebase App for Production in 2026
Complete guide to securing your Firebase app for production in 2026. Firestore rules, App Check, authentication, environment separation, and monitoring.
June 22, 2026 · 18 min readIs My Server Hacked? How to Check for Signs of Compromise in 2026
Worried your server might be compromised? Step-by-step guide to check for signs of hacking in 2026 — unusual processes, outbound connections, hidden files, and automated detection tools.
June 22, 2026 · 16 min readHow to Protect Your Server from AI Hacking Tools in 2026
AI hacking tools are automating attacks faster than ever. Learn how to defend your server against AI-powered recon, phishing, and vulnerability exploitation in 2026.
June 22, 2026 · 14 min read