If you’re connecting to servers over the secure shell (SSH) protocol using an OpenSSH client, you should update it immediately. The latest version patches a flaw that could allow rogue or compromised ...

The number of brute-force SSH attacks is rising, the SANS Internet Storm Center warned on Monday. There "has been a significant amount of brute force scanning reported by some of our readers and on ...

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A new botnet called 'RapperBot' is being used in attacks since mid-June 2022, focusing on brute-forcing its way into Linux SSH servers to establish a foothold on the device. The researchers show that ...

SSH was a welcome replacement for Telnet when it emerged in the mid-1990s, since it encrypted the connection to conceal it ...

SSH is an extremely handy OS-independent network protocol that is secured via cryptographic means for operating network services over an unsecured network, and uses a client-server architecture. I ...

A recently disclosed bug in OpenSSH software used to remotely access Internet-facing computers and servers allows attackers to make thousands of password guesses in a short period of time, a defect ...

Most IT pros realize that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is insecure. Transmitted in clear text across a network, Telnet traffic basically publicizes any login usernames and ...

Secure ShellFish is available to install now from the Apple App Store. Very easy to use, includes SSH Key Authentication, port forwarding, and other features that are ...

If you’re connecting to servers over the secure shell (SSH) protocol using an OpenSSH client, you should update that client immediately. The latest version patches a flaw that could allow rogue or ...