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That’s what automation is for
Or just close off the most common vectors, such as disabling root ssh login, doing key-only SSH auth, and block traffic from regions of the world you don’t need to support.
Key-only SSH with fail2ban and I sleep easy a night.
I got a huge reduction in random login attempts when I changed my ssh port away from the default.
(Of course I also have actual security measures like log in by key only)
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Or just close off the most common vectors, such as disabling root ssh login, doing key-only SSH auth, and block traffic from regions of the world you don’t need to support.
dallen@programming.dev 2 months ago
Key-only SSH with fail2ban and I sleep easy a night.
WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
I got a huge reduction in random login attempts when I changed my ssh port away from the default.
(Of course I also have actual security measures like log in by key only)