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Ask Slashdot: Where To Report Script Kiddies and Other System Attacks?

Posted by timothy on from the needs-a-good-whippin' dept.

First time accepted submitter tomscott writes "So I've been using using Linux for over ten years now and I'm sure like most Linux users I've got SSH running on my box and port 22 open on my cable modem so that I can access my system no matter where I am. Over the years I've seen people try to gain access to my system but — knock on wood — I've never had a breach. What I am wondering: Is there a website where I can report these attempts and even supply the details of where the break-in attempt originated from?" The FBI is interested, but probably only if you've actually suffered a loss.

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  1. Pointless by Hentes · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The attackers are most likely using other infested machines.

  2. Re:Not like most linux users! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    And which protocol/port does your VPN listen on?
    Because that's just asking for abuse...

    Captcha: insults