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For SSH break-in attempts an easier solution would be to use a random (at least alpha numeric) userid. These dictionary based attacks only use standard, most ge
by yalogin 16y ago
For SSH break-in attempts an easier solution would be to use a random (at least alpha numeric) userid. These dictionary based attacks only use standard, most generic login ids.
- JoshTriplett 16y agoNo need to bother making your userid cryptographically secure; either turn off passwords or use a secure password. It doesn't matter whether the bots find a valid username, as long as they can't guess your password.