It is possible to specifically defend against the ______ by using a modified version of the TCP connection handling code.
A) three-way handshake
B) UDP flood
C) SYN spoofing attack
D) flash crowd

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The SYN spoofing attack involves sending false SYN packets with the aim of overwhelming a server and causing a denial of service.  By using a modified version of the TCP connection handling code, it is possible to defend against this attack by rejecting any SYN packets that do not follow the standard three-way handshake protocol.

It Is Possible to Specifically Defend Against the ______ by Using