Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 501

What type of attack sends SYN requests to a target system with spoofed IP addresses?

Answer options

• A. SYN flood
• B. Ping of death
• C. Cross site scripting
• D. Land

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, SYN flood, as it specifically describes the scenario where SYN requests are sent with spoofed IPs to overwhelm a target. The other options, such as Ping of death, Cross site scripting, and Land, describe different types of attacks that do not involve the use of SYN packets or IP address spoofing.