Can xampp configured with virtual hosts cause a security threat if it is run on a computer used as a normal computer and not a server? Example: I want to run xampp with virtual hosts on my mom's mac laptop. She uses it for emails, web-surfing, etc. Would this put her at risk for being hacked or personal information at risk? Thank you in advance!
you can deny all ip address and just add exception to no one can access the webserver i think phpmyadmin used in xampp and appserv have vulnerability and can get shell access to
.htaccess file for deny ip :
order deny,allow
deny from all
allow from 111.222.333.444
111.222.333.444 => ip allowed
if you deny port 80 for other ip , it should be safe :D by the way should take care about services you run on your operation system