Re: What to do with attackers?

[Mitch Wiedemann <mitch@ithacafreesoftware.org>]

Thomas wrote:

> Hello there,
>
> recently, i can see ofthen brute force attacks in my ssh logfile.
> A friend of mine, who has the same ISP gets the same bruteforce attacks.
>
> What would be an adequate reaction to repeated ssh bruteforce attacks?
>
> Should i contact the owner of the attackers ip address?
> Should i do something else?
>
>
> Greetings,
>
> Thomas

Have you considered setting up a firewall?  The best thing to do with
attackers is drop their packets.

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Mitch Wiedemann
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