| GEN:SID | 1:491 |
| Message | INFO FTP Bad login |
| Summary | This event is generated when a failed attempt to login to an FTP server is detected.
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| Impact | Unknown. Multiple events may indicate an attempt to enumerate accounts and passwords using brute force methodology.
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| Detailed Information | This event is generated when a failed attempt to login to an FTP server is detected.
Multiple events may indicate an attempt to enumerate accounts and passwords using brute force methodology.
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| Affected Systems | All FTP Servers |
| Attack Scenarios | |
| Ease of Attack | Simple.
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| Corrective Action | Check FTP logs for access attempts.
Disallow FTP access from sources external to the protected network.
Consider using Secure Shell as a replacement for FTP services.
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| Additional References | RFC: http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc959.html
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