cPFence provides a robust IP Database (IPDB) that dynamically adapts to new threats by updating hourly. This ensures your server is protected against the latest malicious activity. You can view the current number of entries in the IPDB and verify its hourly updates using the following command:
sudo ipset list | grep -E "Name:|Number of entries:"These IPs are updated hourly with the latest protection from our dynamic network, and you’ll notice the number of IPs changing every single hour as our system dynamically adapts to new threats. If any IP on a cPFence-protected server is detected as malicious, our IPDB is automatically updated to keep all clients secured.
Adding a Custom List of IPs
Our IPDB is already the largest in the market and outperforms similar security products. However, If you’d like to add more custom lists, you can do so using this command:
cpfence --bulk-blacklist-ip https://yoursite.com/your_custom_black_list.txtReplace https://yoursite.com/your_custom_black_list.txt with the URL of your custom IP list. This command will download the file, validate its contents, and blacklist the specified IPs.
Automating the Process with Cron Jobs
To keep your custom blacklist updated automatically, you can schedule this process using a cron job. Here’s an example cron job to update the blacklist every hour:
0 * * * * /usr/local/bin/cpfence --bulk-blacklist-ip https://yoursite.com/your_custom_black_list.txt > /dev/null 2>&1This cron job will run hourly, ensuring the latest IPs from your online blacklist are always added to your server’s protection.
Ensuring File Compatibility
Make sure your custom IP list is in Unix format. If the file is in Windows format, convert it using the following command:
dos2unix /path/to/custom_blacklist.txtThis ensures that cPFence can properly process and apply the blacklist without issues.
Need Further Assistance?
If you encounter any issues or need additional help, feel free to reach out to our support team via your client portal.
