Evil Network Computing: Distributed Denial of Service

Flashcards covering key terminology and concepts related to Distributed Denial of Service and related cybersecurity topics.

DDoS

Distributed Denial of Service - An attack method that uses multiple systems to flood a target, preventing legitimate access.

IP Spoofing

A technique where an attacker sends packets from a false (or 'spoofed') source address, making it seem as though the packets are coming from a trusted source.

Botnet

A collection of infected devices that can be controlled remotely to perform malicious tasks, including launching DDoS attacks.

Ransomware

Malicious software that encrypts a victim's data and demands payment to restore access.

Phishing

A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails and websites.

Trojan

A type of malware that pretends to be legitimate software while carrying out malicious actions without the user's knowledge.

Malware

Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system.

Vulnerability

A weakness in a system that can be exploited by cyber attackers to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.

Worms / Virus

Malicious software that self replicates on computers / computer networks without the user being aware.

3 Steps of DDoS

• Recruitment — scanning for vulnerable machines

• Exploitation/Infection — breaking in and installing attack code (or via Trojans)

• Use — subverted machines send attack packets, often with IP spoofed source addresses