Protect from Acunetix vulnerability scanner

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by ASTRAPI, Jan 10, 2011.

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    Hello

    How can i protect my site from prgs like Acunetix vulnerabilities scanner as they try many thousands of exploits in a few seconds and they overload the server?

    Thank you
     
    ASTRAPI, Jan 10, 2011 IP
  2. atxsurf

    atxsurf Peon

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    i would not bother. At least I have never heard of it.

    PS: if you have access to that prog i guess it would make sense to scan your own site just in case
     
    atxsurf, Jan 11, 2011 IP
  3. misohoni

    misohoni Notable Member

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    Jeez what a crap reply! I'm looking into this too, perhaps this would work for you in your .htaccess:

    RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Acunetix [OR]
    RewriteRule ^/$ http://www.acunetix.com [L]

    Anyone else?
     
    misohoni, Dec 13, 2011 IP