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Title: Guide: What is SYN Flood Attack?
Post by: beki on July 23, 2024, 09:06:47 AM
Dear Beloved Zenarmor Users,
A SYN flood interrupts a web service using a TCP/IP handshake vulnerability. In the world of cyber threats, the TCP SYN Flood stands out as a particularly malicious type of denial-of-service (DoS) attack. By manipulating the protocols that govern internet communication, attackers can flood servers, rendering them unavailable to genuine queries.
This article covers the SYN flood attack. Explore the complexities of TCP SYN Flood, a common denial-of-service attack. Learn about its processes, the hazards it may bring to computer networks, and the tactics used to combat such attacks.
https://www.zenarmor.com/docs/network-security-tutorials/what-is-syn-flood-attack
Best Regards
Zenarmor Team