http://elliottbacksblog.disqus.com/enTue, 17 Jul 2007 00:31:53 -0000http://elliottback.com/wp/blocking-hackers-with-perl-cron-shell/#comment-3194162Nice script, I am working on the same thing.<br>However I run snortsam and after awhile it will delete the iptables chain also, so script kiddies and people on dialup won't inherit bad ip addresses.<br>kevinkevinTue, 17 Jul 2007 00:31:53 -0000http://elliottback.com/wp/blocking-hackers-with-perl-cron-shell/#comment-3194161Yep, you're right. Except, when the server reboots--which is usually every few months or so, the rules *should* drop anyway :DElliott BackThu, 07 Sep 2006 19:41:22 -0000http://elliottback.com/wp/blocking-hackers-with-perl-cron-shell/#comment-3194160If I see it right, this will only add rules. You should from time to time remove them again, most script kiddies do not have static IP addresses and you will lock out valid visitors...al:xThu, 07 Sep 2006 14:26:05 -0000http://elliottback.com/wp/blocking-hackers-with-perl-cron-shell/#comment-3194159Nice work<br><br><a href="http://denyhosts.sourceforge.net" rel="nofollow">DenyHosts</a> is also good for preventing automated SSH dictionary attacksMark HuttonThu, 07 Sep 2006 02:46:59 -0000