A security experiment left an SSH port (22) open on the internet for 54 days, logging numerous unauthorized login attempts from automated bots and scanners. The findings highlight persistent threats and the importance of securing remote access services against brute-force attacks.
Background
SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol used for secure remote access to systems, and port 22 is its default port. Leaving it exposed can attract malicious actors attempting unauthorized access.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Apr 26, 2026 at 04:49 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10