10 Questions
What is the main role of IP (Internet Protocol)?
To route information across the Internet
What technique can be used to make the receiver think a packet is coming from a different address?
Man-in-the-middle attack
How does IP handle the source address validation in incoming packets?
It assumes that the source address is correct without verification
What is a characteristic of a Man-in-the-middle attack?
Inserts a device into the network for interception
How does eavesdropping differ from a typical Man-in-the-middle attack?
Eavesdropping only copies packets without modification
What is the main goal of a Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?
To intercept and alter communication between two parties
How does IP address spoofing work in an attack?
By spoofing the source IP address in an IP packet
What is the primary objective of a DoS attack?
To prevent legitimate users from accessing information or services
How does a DDoS attack differ from a DoS attack?
A DDoS attack features coordinated attacks from multiple source machines
What is the best-known example of a DDoS attack?
Smurf attack
Explore the fundamental concepts of Internet Protocol (IP) and how it routes information across the Internet. Learn about the best-effort services provided by IP for delivering data, and how upper layers utilize source addresses to identify senders and establish communication.
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