# Fail2Ban privacy rating

A daemon that scans log files for repeated failed logins and other abuse, and bans the offending IP addresses through firewall rules for a set time.

## Summary

Fail2Ban scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the Linux hardening criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/fail2ban/fail2ban
- Source code: https://github.com/fail2ban/fail2ban
- Platforms: Linux
- Category: [Linux hardening](https://privacyratings.com/linux-hardening/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0. | https://github.com/fail2ban/fail2ban/blob/master/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/fail2ban/fail2ban |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer project with no ads or data sales. | https://github.com/fail2ban/fail2ban |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/linux-hardening/fail2ban/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/linux-hardening/fail2ban.md