enginaar Verified User Joined May 20, 2004 Messages 151 Location Turkiye Apr 8, 2005 #1 Hello, I've a problem about brute-force password attacks. One of my friend was tried to find my users password. Password was simple, so it took 20 minutes to find the password. Is there a way to block that attacks. Thanks.
Hello, I've a problem about brute-force password attacks. One of my friend was tried to find my users password. Password was simple, so it took 20 minutes to find the password. Is there a way to block that attacks. Thanks.
nobaloney NoBaloney Internet Svcs - In Memoriam † Joined Jun 16, 2003 Messages 25,033 Location California Apr 8, 2005 #2 Sure, use better passwords. If you're on linux you can also install APF firewall (look for it on these forums) and set it to automatically block on multiple attempts. Jeff
Sure, use better passwords. If you're on linux you can also install APF firewall (look for it on these forums) and set it to automatically block on multiple attempts. Jeff
enginaar Verified User Joined May 20, 2004 Messages 151 Location Turkiye Apr 9, 2005 #3 Thanks. I've searched and found someting about that. Now i'm searching for how to use it.