u mean like the legitimate user can no longer login after 3 failed logins? i think this a case of a simple DOS.
johnhomer
At 08:50 AM 3/21/2003 +0800, you wrote:
Hi guys,
Is there a way to lock out the password on linux after "3" unsuccessful login attempts?
If native linux OS can't handle it, any workaround?
TIA...
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