ECCouncil CND 312-38 Question # 73 Topic 8 Discussion

The situation described involves an insider using a packet crafting tool that generated malformed TCP/IP packets, resulting in the crash of the main server’s operating system and restricting employee access. This scenario is indicative of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. A DoS attack aims to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a host connected to the Internet. Malformed packets can cause systems to crash, thereby denying service to legitimate users.

References: The reference to a DoS attack is based on standard cybersecurity practices and the objectives of the Certified Network Defender (CND) program, which includes understanding and protecting against such attacks1. The information aligns with the CND’s emphasis on network security and threat mitigation.