🚫 IP Ban Script

This script automates the process of managing IP addresses to block abusive IPs using iptables and ipset.

Overview

This Python script fetches a list of abusive IP addresses from AbuseIPDB and blocks them using iptables and ipset. It performs the following actions:

• Checks for command-line arguments (reset or backup) to restore or backup iptables rules respectively.
• Creates an ipset named blockip if it doesn't exist.
• Adds blockip to the iptables chain INPUT to drop traffic from the listed IPs.
• Fetches the latest IP list from the remote repository.
• Updates the ipset with the fetched IP addresses.
• Saves the ipset and restarts iptables.

Prerequisites

• Python 3
• Rich library for enhanced console output
• Root or sudo privileges to execute iptables and ipset commands

Usage

To execute the script, run the Python file ban_bulk_ipset.py. Additionally, you can use the following command-line arguments:

• reset: Restores the original iptables rules.
• backup: Backs up the original iptables rules.

Note: Exercise caution while using the reset and backup options as they modify the firewall rules.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/borestad/blocklist-abuseipdb.git

2. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install rich

3. Execute the script:

   python ban_bulk_ipset.py

Contributions

Contributions and suggestions are welcome! Please fork the repository, make changes, and create a pull request.

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Disclaimer: This script manages IP addresses and firewall rules. Use it responsibly and in compliance with your local laws and regulations.