[BlueOnyx:01026] Re: Brute Force DOS attackes

[Jeff Folk]

I'm assuming a BlueOnyx box...
Install dFix and DenyHost or Fail2Ban. Greg just posted the other day  
a wonderful tool. Here's his post in case you missed it:

> Hi Blue*s
>
> Many of you have been using DFix to protect your servers. Its been a  
> pet
> project of mine for some time that grew out of necessity when we all  
> had
> problems with dovecot/pam lockups. DFix is able to detect, block and
> report many common brute force attacks against your server. Just  
> install
> it, and watch the bad guys get stopped in their tracks.
>
> Today, DFix has been re-released by Compass Networks as a PKG file.  
> Some
> good news...
>  * It's still free
>  * Easy install and updates are available via NewLinQ (Our enhanced
> BlueLinQ update facility)
>  * Works with BlueQuartz or BlueOnyx
>  * Email notification when an update is available via BlueLinQ.
>  * Server notification light will also come on if an update is  
> available.
> (To enable notification, you have to turn on periodic checks in your
> server console)
>
> To read more about DFix, go to http://www.compassnetworks.com.au/?page=dfix
>
> Also available via NewLinQ (at no cost) is DenyHosts. This tool is
> specifically designed to block SSH brute force attacks. It also links
> back to a central server to block some of the most prolific hackers
> before they even try to break in. It's the perfect companion package  
> for
> DFix.
>
> More information about denyhosts is available at
> http://www.compassnetworks.com.au/?page=denyhosts
>
> Regards,
> Greg Kuhnert

On Apr 8, 2009, at 10:57 AM, Paul wrote:

> Please can anyone help with advice on stopping brute force attacks  
> and dos attacks on my home server?
>
>
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