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EC0-350 · Question #513

While performing ping scans into a target network you get a frantic call from the organization's security team. They report that they are under a denial of service attack. When you stop your scan…

The correct answer is B. Do not scan the broadcast IP. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

While performing ping scans into a target network you get a frantic call from the organization's security team. They report that they are under a denial of service attack. When you stop your scan, the smurf attack event stops showing up on the organization's IDS monitor. How can you modify your scan to prevent triggering this event in the IDS?

Options

  • AScan more slowly.
  • BDo not scan the broadcast IP.
  • CSpoof the source IP address.
  • DOnly scan the Windows systems.

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  • A
    8% (4)
  • B
    75% (40)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    13% (7)

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