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I'm wondering if simple GeoIP check can prevent lots of intrusion attempts - if the user consistently logs in from one location and then suddenly tries to log in with the wrong password from the distant one, that's the red flag that warrants temporary account lockout at least.



I swear Apple did this to me repeatedly last year while I was travelling for a month. I could never purchase apps.

One problem with this is VPNs. I regularly VPN (both to my house and via a service like Private Internet Access) so my location can change quit a bit.


problem #1: GeoIP isn't accurate enough


problem #2: Travel becomes more of a pain because your apps/phone stop working.




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