Question

what is the name of the attack where all the tcp flags are turned on? question 12 options: session hijack flooding attack christmas tree attack reset attack

Answer 1

The name of the attack where all the TCP flags are turned on include the following: C. christmas tree attack.

In Cybersecurity, there are four (4) main types of attacks and these include the following:

1. External
2. Passive
3. Inside
4. Active

Generally speaking, a christmas tree attack is a type of attack in which the attacker sets and turns the transmission control protocol (TCP) flags ON, in order to make it appear like a Christmas tree with many lights turned on such as the following;

URG → 1

ACK → 1

PSH → 1

RST → 1

SYN → 1

FIN → 1