Number of failed login using SSH Dictionary attack

thecobra151 · January 11, 2012, 5:05am

Dears how to Block the connection after 3 to 5 login attempts using SSH Dictionary attack

kursordriver · January 11, 2012, 5:31am

Fastest way is modifying sshd_conf file, and adjusting directive MaxAuthTries to 3 for example. In case of automatized attacks, it would be neccessary implement other software as Fail2ban os Denyhosts, that creates blacklists.

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