HIDS 11255

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Rule 11255
Status Active
Alert Message proftpd: Attempt to log in to a forbidden account.

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Description

This rule detects when a user attempts to log into an account that has been configured to deny access. For example, system accounts (root, sys, bin, etc.). This is configured by the user or OS vendor, and is not controlled by Atomicorp software. Disabling this rule will not allow users to log into these "forbidden" accounts, it will simply prevent the software from telling you when this occurs, or taking any action to protect the system from attacks against these accounts. Do not disable this rule.

Troubleshooting

False Positives

There are no known false positives with this rule. If you believe this is a false positive, please report this to our security team to determine if this is a legitimate case, or if its clever attack on your system. Do not disable this rule.

Instructions to report false positives are detailed on the Reporting False Positives wiki page. If it is a false positive, we will fix the issue in the rules and get a release out to you promptly.


Additional Information

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