What type of attack is a smurf attack?

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What type of attack is a smurf attack?

  • Reconnaissance
  • Access
  • Denial of service

Explanation: A smurf attack overloads a network link by causing multiple Echo Replies to be directed against a target, making it a denial of service attack.

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