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sshguard

Brute force detector for SSH, Exim, VSFTPD and more. Blocks by ip with iptables

  • Service
  • Server
  • SECURITY
  • NETWORK
  • Launchable
  • Background service
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Monitors service logs for brute-force attempts and blocks offending IP addresses through firewall rules. Administrators use it to reduce repeated login attacks against SSH, mail, FTP, and other exposed services.

Automatic blocking can lock out legitimate users if rules or logs are wrong. Test configuration, keep console access available, and review firewall integration before relying on it remotely.

How to run

sshguard.service

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