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    SSH login retry limit

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      thinair
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      A while ago I noticed someone basically trying to bruteforce an SSH login, about 500 attempts.  Is there anyway to set a number of login attempt and a hold time between a set of attempts?  Basically like after 3 login attempts you have to wait a couple minutes before having 3 attempts.

      Having the attempt # and hold time user configurable would be nice.  I know you guys are busy, so maybe something for the back burner.

      Just an idea, thanks.

      Nelson Papel

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        hoba
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        You should be able to at least slow this down by using the advanced options for the firewall rule that is granting access to SSH (like new X connections/Y seconds, simultaneous connections/host, …).

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