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What is the goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
What is the goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
- To monitor network data exchanges
- To flood a network with more traffic than it can handle (correct)
- To modify information in the network
- To encrypt sensitive information
How does a sniffer or eavesdropper capture network data exchanges?
How does a sniffer or eavesdropper capture network data exchanges?
- By flooding the network with traffic
- By modifying the network data
- By monitoring and reading network packets (correct)
- By encrypting the network data
What are the observable signs of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
What are the observable signs of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
- Encryption of all network data exchanges
- Slow response of the server, slow network performance, unavailability of software or web page (correct)
- Rapid recovery of the server after an attack
- Frequent modification of network data
What happens if the packets captured by a sniffer are not encrypted?
What happens if the packets captured by a sniffer are not encrypted?
What can a cracker obtain if the network packets are captured using a sniffer?
What can a cracker obtain if the network packets are captured using a sniffer?
What is the goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
What is the goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
What is the observable sign of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
What is the observable sign of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
What can a cracker obtain if the network packets are captured using a sniffer?
What can a cracker obtain if the network packets are captured using a sniffer?
How does a sniffer or eavesdropper capture network data exchanges?
How does a sniffer or eavesdropper capture network data exchanges?
What happens if the packets captured by a sniffer are not encrypted?
What happens if the packets captured by a sniffer are not encrypted?
Study Notes
Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack
- A DoS attack aims to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network, rendering it unavailable to users.
- Attackers often overwhelm the target with excessive requests or consume bandwidth, exhausting resources and causing legitimate requests to be dropped.
Sniffers and Data Capture
- Sniffers or eavesdroppers capture network data exchanges by monitoring traffic on the network, accessing packets transmitted over unsecured channels.
- Techniques include placing the sniffer in promiscuous mode, allowing it to intercept and log traffic not intended for its own network interface.
Observable Signs of DoS Attack
- Symptoms of a DoS attack include a significant slowdown in network performance, inconsistent connectivity, or complete service outages.
- Users may experience unusually high response times, unresponsive applications, or inability to access websites.
Captured Packets and Encryption
- If packets captured by a sniffer are not encrypted, the data is exposed in plain text, making sensitive information easily readable.
- Unencrypted data includes usernames, passwords, and other confidential information, which can be exploited by attackers.
Data Obtained by Crackers
- A cracker can obtain critical data from captured packets, such as login credentials, session tokens, and unprotected files.
- This information can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and further attacks on the network.
Key Points on Sniffing Techniques
- Sniffers can be used maliciously to gather sensitive data; thus, network security must include encryption and monitoring to prevent unauthorized access.
- Effective measures against sniffing include using secure protocols like HTTPS, VPNs, and enabling strong encryption mechanisms to protect transmitted data.
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Test your knowledge about different types of cyber attacks and protection schemes with this quiz. Learn about various attack methods such as denial-of-service and the importance of maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
