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Jul 24, 2015 · Information Security

Bypassing OpenSSH’s 6‑Try Limit: How Attackers Can Get 10,000 Password Attempts

OpenSSH’s default six‑attempt password limit can be circumvented using the KingCope tool, allowing attackers to script up to ten thousand login attempts, which dramatically raises the risk of successful brute‑force attacks despite existing mitigation measures.