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Which of the following attacks specifically utilizes packet spoofing?

Which of the following attacks specifically utilizes packet spoofing?

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A.
Crack

B.
Smurf

C.
Flood

D.
Worm

Explanation:
In a smurf attack an IP Ping using a broadcast address is sent to a segment. The source IP address of the IP PING command is spoofed to the target of the attack, When ALL the machines on the network respond to the ping, they respond to the target of the DoS attack, as all the replies go to the spoofed IP address.
Incorrect Answers:
A, C: These are not common terms used in making an attack.
D: A worm is not used in packet spoofing.


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