[cobalt-users] protecting text files in my cg-bin directory from prying eyes

["Brian Baggett/Santa Teresa/IBM" <bbaggett@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I have searched the archives and found lots of posts on directory browsing
and how to disable it.  I have a more specific question.  I have added
index.html files to all my directories to keep people from being able to
get directory listings via there web browsers.  However, they can still
view any non-executable files via their browser if they happen to know or
guess the file name.  For example, I have several log and data files
written to by my cgi-bin scripts that live in my cgi-bin directory.  Some
of these files contain sensitive information and I do not want people to be
able to read the files via their browsers.

What is the easiest way to fix this security hole?

I know very little Linux, so please talk slowly and use small words.  ;-)

Thanks,
Brian