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BotFence for Windows

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This utility enhances Windows server security by monitoring RDP, FTP, and SQL-Server. It detects repeated failed logins and automatically blocks the source IP address using the native Windows firewall to prevent brute-force attacks.

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  • Pros

    • Automatically blocks IPs based on failed login attempts
    • Integrates directly with the native Windows firewall
    • Runs as a standard Windows background service
    • Monitors RDP, FTP, and SQL-Server services
    • Features a configurable threshold for failed login events

  • Cons

    • Service monitoring is limited to RDP, FTP, and SQL-Server
    • Only supports the Windows Server operating system
    • Protection mechanism is based solely on failed login events
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.15.0002
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server
  • Windows 8
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 2003
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
109
Downloads Last Week
1
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Developer’s Description

By Servolutions
Block IP addresses of bots and hackers in your Windows firewall.
Automatically blocks IP addresses with hacking attempts on your windows server services (rdp, FTP, SQL-Server) using the Windows firewall.The software runs as a Windows background service and monitors RDP, FTP und SQL-Server events for failed logins. If a configurable number of failed login events is detected from the same IP address BotFence dynamically lists that IP address im the Windows firewall as blocked.If your Windows server is reachable from the internet and you want certain services like remote desktop, FTP transfers or SQL-Server to be accessible from outside then hacking attempts on your server will definitely be made. Numerous automated hacking tools, called 'bots' are active on the internet. They scan IP address ranges for published services and when they find FTP, RDP or SQL-Server services active they will try hundreds or even thousands of frequently-used passwords. 'Administrator' (rdp) and 'sa' (superuser for SQL-Server) are the most targeted accounts. As long as the bots don't guess your passwords right you'll probably never now about them, apart from the high server load caused by the thousands of login attempts.
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