In a __________ attack, the attacker keeps asking your server to establish a connection, with the intent of overloading a server with established connections.
A)smurf
B)SYN flood
C)spoof
D)ghost

Question

In a __________ attack, the attacker keeps asking your server to establish a connection, with the intent of overloading a server with established connections.​
A)smurf​
B)​SYN flood
C)spoof
D)ghost

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A SYN flood attack involves overwhelming a server with connection requests, without completing the connection handshake process. This can lead to a denial of service, as legitimate requests cannot be processed due to the overload of half-open connections.

In a __________ Attack, the Attacker Keeps Asking Your Server