Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) — Question 82

Which of the following types of attacks is targeting a Web server with multiple compromised computers that are simultaneously sending hundreds of FIN packets with spoofed IP source IP addresses?

Answer options

• A. DDoS attack
• B. Evasion attack
• C. Insertion attack
• D. Dictionary attack

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack utilizes multiple compromised systems to flood a target with traffic, which fits the scenario described. The other options do not pertain to the simultaneous sending of FIN packets or the use of multiple compromised sources to overwhelm a server.