Date:  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:36:51 +0200
From:  Arthur Sherman <arturs (at mark) netvision.net.il>
Subject:  [coba-e:11618] Re: dfix.sh update (Release 5)
To:  coba-e (at mark) bluequartz.org
Message-Id:  <008b01c845ff$bff72000$e5b418ac@dell>
In-Reply-To:  <476F4631.8040201 (at mark) theanchoragesylvania.com>
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> A new version of dfix.sh is available.
> 
> Background:
>   * dfix.sh was created to help deal with system lockups, 
> caused by brute force attacks against the db files where user 
> details are stored.
>   * The script grew, and it now also blocks many brute-force 
> password attacks imap, pop3, and ftp
>   * SSH blocking can be blocked by using another tool called 
> DenyHosts.
> 
> Changes:
>   * General code cleanup
>   * Tried to speed it up a bit
>   * Included troubleshooting / diagnostic options
> 
> Download:
>   * http://www.gregkuhnert.com/public:bq:dfix
>   * Denyhosts info is available at
> http://www.gregkuhnert.com/public:bq:denyhosts
> 
> Regards,
> Greg Kuhnert

Wonderful!

Thanks a lot, Greg.


Best,
--

Arthur Sherman