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Fail2Ban – Daemon to ban hosts that cause multiple authentication errors (github.com)

submitted 11 months ago by haxor@derp.foo to c/hackernews@derp.foo

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[–] bitsplease@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This or similar software is basically required is you have an SSH server accessible over the internet

Don't make the mistake I did and assume that your server is too small or inconsequential to get hacked - a hacking attempt is a matter of "if" not when, but turning off password Auth and adding fail2ban will get you locked up tight

[–] PFShady@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

In the early days of my home server I remember looking at the logs and just watching them scroll with failed attempts. It was just a small box for messing about on with a dynamic IP. Older and wiser now.

[–] gerbilOFdoom@beehaw.org 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Old software that can actually be superceded by some newer tech if someone feels like doing so.

Easy to use, lots of documentation. 10/10

[–] 4am@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Suricata + fail2ban has served me well

[–] lemmyng@beehaw.org 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

These days I would recommend CrowdSec over fail2ban.

[–] ZiemekZ@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

Does CrowdSec have abuseipdb.com integration (and endorsement)?