Brute Force

Brute Force

What is BRUTE FORCE?

The name "brute force" comes from attackers using excessively forceful attempts to gain access to user accounts. Despite being an old cyberattack method, brute force attacks are tried and tested and remain a popular tactic with hackers.



How to Prevent Brute Force

  • Limit failed login attempts

  • Make the root user inaccessible via SSH by editing the sshd_config file

  • Dont use a default port, edit the port line in your sshd_configfile

  • Use Captcha

  • Limit logins to a specified IP address or range

  • Limit your file-sharing

  • Two factor authentication