Re: [tor-relays] SSH scans from Tor exit

[Kurt Besig <kbesig@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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On 4/30/2014 9:01 PM, I wrote:
> The original point has drifted over the horizon.
> 
> I asked what could be done, in my case, to stop SSH attacks
> originating FROM my VPS which is running as an exit. There was
> another VPS emanating SQL injection attacks.
> 
> The problem is that volunteering a cheap VPS to run as a Tor relay
> or exit is a very fickle process. The VPS businesses don't waste
> time on anything to do with them. Their reaction is nearly always
> absolute.
> 
> It would be smart for the Tor society to approach that situation
> with guidance for ordinary people to successfully get another exit
> or relay running most of which would have to be on VPSs to get the
> speed and volume.  I know there are bits and piecs on this subject
> but they are not a coherent guide for ordinary people.
> 
> Robert
> 
> 
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Your points are well taken, Robert. I'm a relative newcomer to running
a relay so unfortunately don't have the answers you seek, however I'm
in agreement that more help and less bashing is in order if the
bashers want to keep Tor alive../mini-rant
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