Security :How To hide Apache2 version Information

Some times we need to hide apache banner information, because hackers check version details, before attacking a sever, If we close this door, it is more difficult for them to exploit any system holes and making vulnerability scanners work harder and in some cases impossible without knowing version information.

Do the following steps

Modify /etc/apache2/apache2.conf
Change the ServerSignature on to ServerSignature Off
Change the ServerTokens full to: ServerTokens Prod
Restart Apache: /etc/init.d/apache2 restart

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