Re: Some new SSH exploit script?

[Dotzero <dotzero () gmail com>]

On 6/9/06, Adam.Chesnutt <icetre () digitalfreezer net> wrote:
> You see, rather than do all this, I think it's much much smarter to turn
> over the logs more, and write a script that outputs the log - without
> the script kiddies if it really bothers you. You could make the script
> also write a report and call it 'lame ssh hacktards' or something and
> contain only ip, username and number of attempts..

Turning over the logs more doesn't reduce the overall volume of logs,
it simply reduces the size of any individual log. Outputting the log
while removing entries is an absolute no-no in environments (At least
all the ones I can think of that I deal with) involving compliance
requirements. For example, you are required to keep audit/access logs
(including failures) for 3 months online and 12 months offline (15
months total). This would of course include SSH attempts to the PCI
covered environment.

I see nothing wrong if someone changes the port to a non-standard one
if they aren't calling it a "security control". If it is reducing
background noise or size of files, etc. then if it works for the
individual/company then more power to them. There is always more ways
than one to skin a cat.

As usual, just my 2 cents.

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