Explanation:
The '.edu' top-level domain (TLD) is reserved strictly for educational organizations and institutional bodies, primarily in the United States.
Which parameter indicates a 'Web Cache Poisoning' exploit intent?
A.An attacker manipulates a web server's proxy cache hub into storing and serving a flawed or malicious version of a webpage to subsequent innocent users.
B.An attacker updates a computer's local graphics driver without authorization.
C.An attacker cuts a physical underwater fiber optic internet line.
D.An attacker sends thousands of unwanted physical junk mail deliveries to an office building.
Explanation:
Web cache poisoning involves forcing cache servers to store invalid or malicious HTTP responses, which are then distributed to unsuspecting users requesting the same page.
What is the term given to an attack that floods a target web server with a massive volume of dummy traffic from thousands of infected computers simultaneously to take it offline?
Explanation:
A DDoS attack uses botnets (networks of compromised machines) to overwhelm target servers with traffic, causing them to slow down or crash completely.
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