* Carlos E. R. <robin1.listas@tiscali.es> [12-26-05 15:06]:
If it is only one, yes. But, if the hacker is intent on hacking you, he will switch to another IP. If not, there are many more "script kiddies" out there who will try. So, you need a dynamic or automated tool. I know of one at least that edits that file, and removes the entries after a configurable delay - login_sentry, http://www.lumiere.net/~j/login_sentry/
DenyHost, http://denyhosts.sourceforge.net/ will also dynamically edit hosts.deny and remove the entry after a configurable delay. My logs have become manageable since I installed it. -- Patrick Shanahan Registered Linux User #207535 http://wahoo.no-ip.org @ http://counter.li.org HOG # US1244711 Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2