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In R80 spoofing is defined as a method of:
The correct answer is D. Making packets appear as if they come from an authorized IP address. IP spoofing replaces the untrusted source IP address with a fake, trusted one, to hijack connections to your network. Attackers use IP spoofing to send malware and bots to your protected network, to execute DoS attacks, or to gain unauthorized access.
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Question
In R80 spoofing is defined as a method of:
Options
- ADisguising an illegal IP address behind an authorized IP address through Port Address
- BHiding your firewall from unauthorized users.
- CDetecting people using false or wrong authentication logins
- DMaking packets appear as if they come from an authorized IP address.
How the community answered
(46 responses)- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D93% (43)
Explanation
IP spoofing replaces the untrusted source IP address with a fake, trusted one, to hijack connections to your network. Attackers use IP spoofing to send malware and bots to your protected network, to execute DoS attacks, or to gain unauthorized access.
Topics
#anti-spoofing#IP spoofing#unauthorized IP address#security concepts
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