[Gllug] hacked !

[Paul Brazier]

> Consider some kind of IDS system. I was easily able to port scan your
> box. A more secure system might have detected a port scan after the
> first few ports, and temporarily blocked access from that IP. The
> harder you make it for a potential attacker, the more likely they
> are to just pick on an easier target elsewhere.

Can anyone recommend an IDS (Intruder Detection System?)
Can you use iptables for a simple version of this port scan detection or
do you need something more complex?


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