Comment Re:Slowing down dictionary attacks (Score 1) 183
Just to add my 2 cents worth.
I found a nice blacklisting script for linux.
Easy to install and works great.
You can tell the script how many failed passwords or failed users to allow before a temp or permanent ban by IP.
http://www.pettingers.org/code/sshblack.html
Open source, isn't it great
Cheers
Paul
