Re: Change SSH port? why does this seem to be safer?

From: ynotssor (ynotssor_at_example.net)
Date: 08/30/05

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    Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:15:50 -0700

    "Barton L. Phillips" <bartonphillips@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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    > One other possible good reason to change ports is that then attempts
    > at port 22 will be logged in a manner that DShield can use for its
    > analysis. I know this is a minor point but still of some value.

    How does DShield operate please, and what does it accomplish?

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