GIAC Exam GISF Topic 6 Question 59 Discussion

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Question #: 59
Topic #: 6

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You work as a Network Administrator for ABC Inc. The company has a secure wireless network. However, in the last few days, an attack has been taking place over and over again. This attack is taking advantage of ICMP directed broadcast. To stop this attack, you need to disable ICMP directed broadcasts. Which of the following attacks is taking place?

ASmurf attack

BSniffer attack

CCryptographic attack

DFMS attack

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Suggested Answer: B

by Shay at Sep 17, 2024, 02:53 AM

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Lynelle

2 days ago

I agree with Kayleigh. Disabling ICMP directed broadcasts should help stop the Smurf attack.

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Kayleigh

5 days ago

I think the attack is a Smurf attack.

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