
Brute-force Attack Detection System
Why Choose This Project?
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Brute-force attacks are among the most common threats in web systems, where attackers try multiple login attempts to guess user credentials.
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This system provides a smart way to detect, alert, and block repeated failed login attempts, thus protecting accounts and servers from unauthorized access.
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It’s ideal for systems that require secure authentication, making it an excellent project to demonstrate practical security implementation.
What You Get
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Complete Source Code (Frontend + Backend)
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Login Interface with IP-based and Username-based Attempt Tracking
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Admin Dashboard to View Suspicious Login Attempts
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Temporary Lockout Mechanism for Multiple Failed Attempts
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Email Alert System for Detected Attacks
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Session Logging with IP, Browser Info, Time, and Status
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Documentation + Setup Instructions
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Fully Responsive UI Design for both Desktop and Mobile
Features That Make It Market-Ready
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Login Monitoring System to track failed and successful attempts
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Threshold-based Lockout: Temporarily blocks login after N failed attempts
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Auto IP Blocking or Captcha Triggering after multiple failed logins
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Suspicious Behavior Analysis and Flagging
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Admin Notifications via Email or Dashboard Alerts
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Secure Login Flow with Password Hashing (bcrypt) and Validation
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Secure APIs with rate limiting to slow down automated attacks
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Captcha and Email Verification Integration
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Detailed Logging for future security auditing and analysis
Built With Latest Technology Stack
Layer | Technologies Used |
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Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript |
Backend | Node.js (Express.js), Java (Spring Boot), or PHP (Laravel) |
Database | MySQL or MongoDB |
Security | Bcrypt, JWT/Sessions, Rate Limiting, Captcha APIs |
Mail System | Gmail SMTP or Mailtrap for alert notifications |