[Triumf-linux-managers] FYI, SSH dictionary attacks ramping up

[Konstantin Olchanski]

On Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 04:44:56PM -0800, Kelvin Raywood wrote:
> 
> For those that installed SL-4.5 or higher via a TRIUMF kickstart, you 
> can apply this configuration change through a TRIUMF rpm.
> 
>      yum install triumf-sshd-protect_root


Kelvin - thanks for the info, this is definitely useful for people where
only one person needs root access - they can trust themselves
to use a reasonable passphrase.


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