How to Configure Fail2Ban to Block Malicious Logins
Introduction:
Fail2Ban is a tool used to ban malicious logins that result from multiple authentication errors. By scanning log files (such as /var/log/auth.log
), this tool can identify and ban IP addresses with excessive failed login attempts. It accomplishes this by updating the system's firewall rules, denying new connections from these IP addresses. Although Fail2Ban can reduce the frequency of erroneous authentication attempts, it cannot entirely eliminate the risks posed by weak authentication. It's recommended to set up two-factor or public key/private key authentication mechanisms to further enhance security.