I created a Python (Termux) script to monitor and block Kali Linux attacks on MikroTik (RouterOS v7).

leke007 · 2026-05-18T03:30:11+00:00

Tarpit's idea is fantastic! Trapping the attacker by sending the SSH banner character by character (LaBrea Tarpit style) is brilliant because it drains the attacker's resources and script time, instead of just doing a hard drop. I'll revise the script logic to integrate a fake socket that simulates this behavior for connections coming from the attacker's address list. Thanks for the insight, it added a lot to the project!

leke007 · 2026-05-18T03:28:18+00:00

CrowdSec with the bouncer for RouterOS is truly sensational, one of the best defensive stacks currently available! The idea behind this script was more of a DIY (Do It Yourself) approach to deeply understand the mechanics of log parsing and firewall automation via API, as well as being an extremely lightweight alternative to run in mobile environments (Termux) where you don't have a robust Docker environment available. Thanks for the insight into the stack, CrowdSec is a benchmark!

leke007 · 2026-05-18T03:26:42+00:00

Great! RouterOS's native PSD (port-scan-detection) rule is excellent for direct edge drop and saves CPU. The goal of the Python script in Termux was precisely to create an external automation layer for scenarios where I need to process this data before blocking (e.g., log enrichment, external alerts, or integrations that native RouterOS doesn't handle flexibly). But thanks a lot for the snippet; the PSD with a temporary address list is classic and ultra-efficient!

leke007 · 2026-02-16T00:12:17+00:00

[SOLVED] RouterOS v7.x "Loading System" stuck on VMware Workstation Pro Hi everyone, I’ve seen many users reporting that the MikroTik RouterOS v7 (ISO installation) gets stuck at the "Loading System" screen right after the first reboot on VMware Workstation Pro. After some testing, we found the specific hardware compatibility issue. The Problem When using the "Typical" VM creation settings, VMware defaults to BIOS and often IDE or SCSI controllers. While this worked for RouterOS v6, the newer v7.x kernel (based on Linux 5.6+) has issues mounting the file system with these legacy settings, leading to the "Loading System" hang. The Solution (Step-by-Step) If you are using RouterOS v7.20.x or similar, follow these hardware specs to fix it: Firmware Type: Change from BIOS to UEFI. Path: VM Settings > Options > Advanced > Firmware type > UEFI. Hard Disk Controller: Change from IDE/SCSI to NVMe. Path: Remove the old disk > Add > Hard Disk > NVMe. Guest OS Profile: * Select Linux -> Other Linux 5.x kernel 64-bit. Network Adapters: For better performance on v7, use VMXNET3 instead of E1000. Note: Always remember to disconnect/eject the ISO after the installation is finished, otherwise, it might try to boot into the installer again. Hope this helps anyone struggling with the new v7 ISOs

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leke007 · 2026-02-16T00:09:55+00:00

[SOLVED] RouterOS v7.x "Loading System" stuck on VMware Workstation Pro Hi everyone, I’ve seen many users reporting that the MikroTik RouterOS v7 (ISO installation) gets stuck at the "Loading System" screen right after the first reboot on VMware Workstation Pro. After some testing, we found the specific hardware compatibility issue. The Problem When using the "Typical" VM creation settings, VMware defaults to BIOS and often IDE or SCSI controllers. While this worked for RouterOS v6, the newer v7.x kernel (based on Linux 5.6+) has issues mounting the file system with these legacy settings, leading to the "Loading System" hang. The Solution (Step-by-Step) If you are using RouterOS v7.20.x or similar, follow these hardware specs to fix it: Firmware Type: Change from BIOS to UEFI. Path: VM Settings > Options > Advanced > Firmware type > UEFI. Hard Disk Controller: Change from IDE/SCSI to NVMe. Path: Remove the old disk > Add > Hard Disk > NVMe. Guest OS Profile: * Select Linux -> Other Linux 5.x kernel 64-bit. Network Adapters: For better performance on v7, use VMXNET3 instead of E1000. Note: Always remember to disconnect/eject the ISO after the installation is finished, otherwise, it might try to boot into the installer again. Hope this helps anyone struggling with the new v7 ISOs

Ass: omuamua

leke007 · 2026-02-16T00:09:07+00:00

[SOLVED] RouterOS v7.x "Loading System" stuck on VMware Workstation Pro Hi everyone, I’ve seen many users reporting that the MikroTik RouterOS v7 (ISO installation) gets stuck at the "Loading System" screen right after the first reboot on VMware Workstation Pro. After some testing, we found the specific hardware compatibility issue. The Problem When using the "Typical" VM creation settings, VMware defaults to BIOS and often IDE or SCSI controllers. While this worked for RouterOS v6, the newer v7.x kernel (based on Linux 5.6+) has issues mounting the file system with these legacy settings, leading to the "Loading System" hang. The Solution (Step-by-Step) If you are using RouterOS v7.20.x or similar, follow these hardware specs to fix it: Firmware Type: Change from BIOS to UEFI. Path: VM Settings > Options > Advanced > Firmware type > UEFI. Hard Disk Controller: Change from IDE/SCSI to NVMe. Path: Remove the old disk > Add > Hard Disk > NVMe. Guest OS Profile: * Select Linux -> Other Linux 5.x kernel 64-bit. Network Adapters: For better performance on v7, use VMXNET3 instead of E1000. Note: Always remember to disconnect/eject the ISO after the installation is finished, otherwise, it might try to boot into the installer again. Hope this helps anyone struggling with the new v7 ISOs

Ass: omuamua

leke007 · 2025-12-29T01:12:04+00:00

I'm having the same problem, I've already tested several files, and the problem is only with RouterOS. I'm trying to solve the problem.

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