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Re: Re: Any update on SSH brute force attempts?
From: Tim <tim-security () sentinelchicken org>
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 10:05:36 -0400
And the few present users attempted: adm apache nobody operator root
In addition to what others have suggested, you could use PAM to enforce account lockouts in the event that the attacker does focus the attempts on a real account. The Linux module for this is pam_tally. You can also put an unlock script on a cron job to then prevent DoS of all of your accounts. Not perfect, but effective. hth, tim _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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