FTP.Login.Brute.Force
Description
This indicates multiple FTP login failures sent by an FTP server to the same FTP client occurring in a short period of time (200 times in 10 seconds). It indicates that an attacker is attempting a brute force login on the FTP server.
Affected Products
All FTP servers
Impact
Impact of a successful attack could vary, with the worse case being a system compromise.
Recommended Actions
Adjust the threshold to your network.
Monitor the traffic from that network for any suspicious activity.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |