AttackTracer

If you use a Windows server accessible from the internet with services such as remote desktop or FTP transfers, you may be vulnerable to hacking attempts. Bots scour the internet for IP addresses with published services and use frequently utilized passwords to guess access into target systems, with 'Administrator' (rdp) and 'sa' (superuser for SQL-Server) being the most commonly targeted accounts. Barely noticeable to the untrained eye, these hacking attempts can cause high server loads owing to thousands of simultaneous login attempts.

To counter this, we've developed AttackTracer, a free software that scans your server logs for hacking attempts. Essentially, AttackTracer allows you to quickly identify if you have been targeted and compromised through unauthorised access attempts. With AttackTracer, you can secure your system even before an attack can succeed. It's a superb tool for any business operating a Windows server with publicly accessible services.