Continuing on with explanations of attack vectors, we will be discussing a TCP SYN ACK flood. A TCP packet with the SYN ACK flag enabled is used as part of the three step process involved with establishing a TCP connection. 1. SYN packet. During this stage, a client (such as a desktop computer, laptop, or […]
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A DDoS Attack Explained: TCP SYN Flood
A SYN flood is perhaps one of the most common forms of DDoS attack seen today. SYN floods rely on exploiting how a basic TCP connection is formed, essentially. TCP connections take place in three stages (commonly known as the three-way handshake): 1. SYN. During this stage, a client (such as a desktop computer, laptop, […]