my vote for handy python system admin tool

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denyhosts

denyhosts.sourc eforge.net

I used it at a recent contract sys. admin job, and found it so handy I
installed it on my home gateway FreeBSD box. It ROCKS!!! I watch the
system logs just to snicker when it stops a sshd attack dead in its
tracks ;-0

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