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Re: security issue




I'd suggest using a firewall. Linux 'iptables' allows you to rate limit any connections so as to prevent DOS attacks or bute force attacks.


--Kervin


Rohit Dewan wrote:
A hacker may run a password cracker which tries to repetitively bind to the directory with a different password until they are authenticated. How can I detect that this is happening and what measures can I take to prevent such access.



Thanks,

Rohit