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[–] 15 points 2 years ago* (1 child)
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    [–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Cool,.but from the post it seems like all it does is:

    • Recommend disabling old algorithms, which you would have already done if you followed a modern hardening guide like https://infosec.mozilla.org/guidelines/openssh
    • Detect if you are running a known-vulnerable version of OpenSSH, which wouldn't be an issue if you keep good patch hygiene and install your SSH server through you operating systems' package manager

    So what's the point? Who is this for?

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Thanks for pushing the awareness.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Personally I made sure SSH is only accessible when connected through a VPN setup for that purpose. As in, that same machine hosts a Wireguard setup (through Tailscale) and you need to connect to that first before SSH is available. And then SSH also only accepts key-based authentication. I don't think I need more than that?

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    What if wireguard has issues? Then you cant ssh in to fix

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    I have a VPS that runs the main proxy which I can always access via a console on the website of the company I'm renting it from (Hetzner). The other machines run locally in my home so I can just plug in a cable if need be.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    Couldn't you just use ssh port forwarding?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Sure but I rather not have the SSH port open to the world, it just makes it harder for attackers to get in this way. Besides I use the VPN for more things, some self-hosted services I don't want accessible by the whole world.

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