[NTLUG:Discuss] OpenSSH - Newbie Question #2

[Terry Henderson]

Not permitting root login is a good security measure, IMO.

Change
PermitRootLogin yes
to
PermitRootLogin no

On 7/5/06, Jay Urish <j at unixwolf.net> wrote:
> nope--
> I changed mine because all of the repetitive attacks by stupid script
> kiddies..
>
> Everybody wants to be a hax0r
>
>
> Bobby Sanders wrote:
> > While reviewing the prior messages on this list and others dealing with
> > SSH, I have notice that everyone suggests that you change the port # for
> > this services.
> >
> > Is this as simple as editing /etc/services or do I have to be concerned
> > about changing in in a dozen other places, applications, etc.?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bobby
> >
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