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> Wasting an attackers time is a fine goal. reply

This. Putting a tarpit on port 22 isn't going to stop an attacker, but it will slow the ssh scans down for everyone.

https://github.com/skeeto/endlessh



Honeypots are fun, but be VERY careful how you deploy them. Ideally they are on a completely separate network on the WAN side of a second firewall. The last thing you want is for someone to find an exploit in your honeypot and use that to gain access to your network.




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