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Disclaimer for IT Random Stuff

Last updated: May 19, 2026

The information on IT Random Stuff is provided for general informational, educational and personal learning purposes only.

This blog covers topics such as Linux, homelabs, computer security, Docker, UFW, Fail2ban, Lynis, honeypots, backups, old hardware, laptops and sysadmin experiments. The content is based on personal notes, research, testing and practical experience.

No professional advice

The content on this blog is not professional, legal, financial, security, compliance or business advice.

You should not rely on this blog as the only source of information when making decisions about production systems, business infrastructure, regulated environments, legal obligations, cybersecurity incidents or critical services.

If you need professional assistance, please consult a qualified expert who can review your specific situation.

Use commands at your own risk

Many posts on this blog include Linux commands, configuration examples, firewall rules, Docker Compose examples, backup commands and security hardening steps.

These examples are provided for learning and testing. They may not be suitable for every system.

Before running any command, you should:

  • understand what the command does;
  • check that it applies to your operating system and version;
  • make backups of important data;
  • test changes carefully;
  • avoid applying changes blindly to production systems.

I am not responsible for data loss, downtime, misconfiguration, security issues, hardware damage, service interruption or any other problem caused by applying information from this blog.

Security content disclaimer

Security-related content on this blog is intended for defensive, educational and lawful use only.

Posts about topics such as firewalls, SSH hardening, Fail2ban, Lynis, Docker security and honeypots are written to help readers understand, monitor and protect systems they own or are authorized to manage.

You are responsible for ensuring that your actions are legal and authorized in your country, organization and environment.

This blog does not encourage or support unauthorized access, exploitation, malware, credential theft, abuse of systems, or attacks against networks, devices or services that you do not own or do not have permission to test.

Accuracy of information

I try to keep the information on this blog useful and accurate, but technology changes quickly.

Commands, package names, configuration paths, software behavior, security recommendations and external links may change over time.

I do not guarantee that all information is always complete, accurate, current or suitable for your specific setup.

If you notice outdated information or an error, you can contact me through the Contact page.

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