Re: Automatic blocking of attackers' IP

From: Gandalf Parker (gandalf_at_most.of.my.favorite.sites)
Date: 09/07/04

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    "FEEB" <feeb@chem.utoronto.ca> wrote in
    news:srropurzhgbebagbpn.i3obx7d.pminews@news1.chem.utoronto.ca:

    > 1.
    > Someone tries repeatedly and illegally to log in as 'admin', 'root' or
    > whatever from some IP using SSH (or any other means).
    >
    > 2.
    > When the number of attempts reaches a predefined trigger level, an
    > action occurs (a script is executed, etc.)

    I know its out there. Ive seen it. Im on my way out or I would search for
    it. I would tend to write my own anyway so Im pretty sure I didnt install
    it.

    Gandalf Parker
    -- the music should always change when..
    Someone in a horror movie says "We should be safe here"
    Someone driving says "Ive never had an accident"
    Some computer user says "My machine is secure"

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