Identify Network attacks Flashcards

Review common types of network attacks

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A network attack that targets a network or server and floods it with network traffic

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Denial of service attack (DoS)

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A type of denial or service attack that uses multiple devices or servers in different locations to flood the target network with unwanted traffic

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Distributed denial of service attack (DDoS)

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SYN flood attack

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A type of DoS attack that simulates a TCP/IP connection and floods a server with SYN packets

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The practice of capturing and inspecting data packets across a network

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Packet sniffing

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A network attack performed when an attacker changes the source IP of a data packet to impersonate an authorized system and gain access to a network

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IP spoofing

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An attack where a malicious actor places themselves in the middle of an authorized connection and intercepts or alters the data in transit

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On-path attack

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