I've got a script set up to scan my logs and temporarily ban clearly malicious I... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

eli on March 11, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Is it normal to get hundreds of break-in attempts ...

I've got a script set up to scan my logs and temporarily ban clearly malicious IPs. It finds a few hundred new ones each day.

hvs on March 11, 2011 | | [–]

fail2ban does a nice job of this.

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact