CSSLP · Question #124
Which of the following types of attacks is targeting a Web server with multiple compromised computers that are simultaneously sending hundreds of FIN packets with spoofed IP source IP addresses?
The correct answer is A. DDoS attack. A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack involves multiple compromised computers simultaneously flooding a target, such as a web server, with malicious traffic to disrupt its services.
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Which of the following types of attacks is targeting a Web server with multiple compromised computers that are simultaneously sending hundreds of FIN packets with spoofed IP source IP addresses?
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- ADDoS attack
- BEvasion attack
- CInsertion attack
- DDictionary attack
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- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D6% (2)
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A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack involves multiple compromised computers simultaneously flooding a target, such as a web server, with malicious traffic to disrupt its services.
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is characterized by multiple compromised systems (bots) simultaneously sending a flood of traffic, such as a high volume of FIN packets with spoofed IP addresses, to a target web server. This overwhelming traffic consumes the server's resources, preventing legitimate users from accessing the service and causing a denial of service.
An evasion attack attempts to bypass security controls without being detected, which is distinct from overwhelming a server with traffic to deny service.
An insertion attack involves injecting malicious data into a legitimate data stream to trick a security device, not flooding a server with FIN packets.
A dictionary attack is a type of brute-force attack that tries common passwords from a dictionary to gain unauthorized access, completely unrelated to network traffic flooding.
Concept tested: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/ddos-best-practices
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