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A lot of 'rouge' ssh traffic comes from hacked machines. If you contact the abuse department of a provider, they may get in touch with the owner of the machine to let them know that their box has been compromised.

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Yes I know that, but I'm not convinced that the cost/benefit really makes sense for complaining. Back in my more idealistic days I did report a lot of abuse. But it's so rare for the recipient to actually do anything about it, and the volume of scans so high, it's just not worth my time.

> A lot of 'rouge' ssh traffic comes from hacked machines.

And they're owned by the Hell's Angles or Red China, I bet.

Rouge Angles of Satin

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