Re: [exim] Feature Request: react on HTTP

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Author: Cyborg
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To: exim-users
Subject: Re: [exim] Feature Request: react on HTTP
Am 06.05.21 um 14:14 schrieb Paul Muster via Exim-users:
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> Use fail2ban to detect these attempts in Exim's logfiles and ban the
> source on IP basis.
>


Of course we do this too, but the point is, the logfile is written with
a delay. If you have 10 connections in parallel,
it would be easier if the server would handle it internally. Reading &
parsing the logs  also takes time, so, in the end,
fail2ban kicks in late.

Best regards,
Marius