Directory Listing in Linux, and how to disable it.

Directory listing is a web server feature that displays the contents of a directory when there is no default webpage available. It essentially shows a list of files and subdirectories within a directory, allowing users to view and access them directly through a web browser. This feature can be useful for website administrators to organize and manage files but can also pose a security risk if sensitive information or files are inadvertently exposed to the public. By default directory listing …

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