BotFence

BotFence is a handy tool that helps keep your server safe from online threats. As more people connect to the Internet, it's super important to protect your data from hackers and data thieves. If you're running a server, you definitely need something like BotFence to monitor and block unauthorized access.

How BotFence Works

When you run BotFence, it opens up an Administrator window. This window gives you all the info about what BotFence is doing, including how many hacking attempts it blocked and which IP addresses were involved. Just remember, you'll need to set it up before it can start scanning for threats!

Automatic Protection Against Hackers

With BotFence, you can choose how many failed login attempts in an hour or day will get an IP address automatically banned. Plus, it protects against botnets trying out common passwords to break into your server.

Covers Multiple Platforms

This software works great as a shield against attacks on Windows systems, SQL Server connections, Exchange/SMTP servers, and FTP servers. It also checks the Windows event log and other application logs closely for any authentication fails that could point to an attack.

Whitelist Features

If there are specific accounts or IP addresses you want to keep safe from being blocked, you can add them to a whitelist. That way, those connections won't be stopped by BotFence.

Email Notifications and Reports

You'll also appreciate the extra features in BotFence! You can set how much of the event log gets saved locally and decide how many days should pass before old logs are deleted. Plus, if an IP gets blocked, you'll receive email notifications. You can even get daily or weekly summaries of its activities!

Stay Alert for Attacks

If there are multiple failed login attempts on your PC or server at once, that could mean someone is trying to hack in. Luckily, BotFence helps detect these attempts so your data stays safe from bots and hackers.

Monitoring Incoming Connections

BotFence monitors incoming connections and analyzes any strange activity—especially when there's a lot of traffic going on. It works well with the Windows firewall to protect your data even more! But remember: it's best paired with a complete antivirus solution for total security.