Installing fail2ban to Protect Linux Servers

Installing fail2ban to Protect Linux Servers

Word count: 817, reading time approximately 5 minutes Recently, there have been constant attempts to illegally log into the server, with thousands of login attempts occurring daily. Therefore, I installed <span>fail2ban</span> on the server and will document the installation and configuration process for future reference. <span>fail2ban</span> scans the log files such as <span>/var/log/auth.log</span> (for Ubuntu) … Read more

Practical Guide to Linux Security: From Rootkit Detection to System Hardening

Practical Guide to Linux Security: From Rootkit Detection to System Hardening

In this article, you will learn how to use rkhunter to detect rootkits, set up Fail2ban to prevent brute-force attacks, and why it is crucial to lock your screen when you leave. You will also learn how to make sudo more secure by adjusting timeout settings to ensure it always requires a password. Let’s get … Read more