On Tue, 9 Oct 2007 14:18:28 +0000 (UTC) T o n g <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[snip] > 2. I think the (default Debian) sshd configuration should be changed. Even > when someone attempts cracking by typing in user names and passwords > manually in front of tty will be penalized. But I've notice my sshd joyfully > allows thousands of cracking attempts within minutes. This is rather silly, > or incompetent. > > Please comment. I don't have any experience with this, but check out: man pam_faildelay less /etc/login.defs apt-cache show fail2ban > Tong (remove underscore(s) to reply) Celejar -- mailmin.sourceforge.net - remote access via secure (OpenPGP) email ssuds.sourceforge.net - A Simple Sudoku Solver and Generator -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

