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Web Master 04-02-2008 09:47 AM

What do you do for this?
 
Today, I've checked my server and found that someone tried repeatedly logging into my server. Although these attempts failed, they're really annoying and awful. :td:

What do you usually do when coming across with this kind of hassles?

I have got to know the guy's IP and the ISP. Do I need to complain this to the ISP? :talk:

Thanks!

bbineshjacob 04-02-2008 01:31 PM

hello,
If things are going like this you have to do reset current server password.
You may have used weak password at server.
Did you check your server logs?.
You can check this for more information and the server will block the IP if there will have number of loggin attempt.

DebacleX 04-02-2008 01:42 PM

Before getting ahold of your ISP, Id get ahold of your host provider :)

CrazyTech 04-02-2008 10:09 PM

Is this via SSH? If so, get a firewall and it probably wouldn't hurt to change your SSH port as well away from the default - which it probably is if you're getting a lot of hits on it.

Fewski 04-03-2008 12:16 PM

Probably block his IP address and wouldn't hurt to make a secure password (minimum of 10 mixed letters/numbers). If he gets around the blocked IP, then I would contact his ISP.


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