Re: [tlug] defending a personal server from attacks

[Godwin Stewart <gstewart@example.com>]

On 24/01/2012 19:51, Hector Akamine wrote:

> What would be the recommended way to protect from this? manually
> modify the firewall (iptables) to block the attacker IP address(es)?
> Can this can be reported somewhere? As this is a personal (hosted)
> server, I am not able to use expensive software/hw/tools.

It can be reported to the owner of the netblock. A straightforward whois lookup will let you know who to contact, but don't hold your breath. Your best bet really is to firewall the netblock.

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Godwin Stewart <gstewart@example.com>