In today’s digital landscape, Linux servers are prime targets for automated brute-force attacks, where bots attempt thousands of login combinations to gain unauthorized access. Fail2Ban is an open-source intrusion prevention tool that helps mitigate these threats by monitoring log files and banning malicious IP addresses. It’s lightweight, highly configurable, and a must-have for anyone running public-facing services like SSH, web servers, or email.
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