4 • BEGINNER • DDoS Basics and Types
Protocol Attacks
This lesson covers Protocol Attacks in the context of DDoS Basics and Types. Topics include: curl -I https://target.com, Wireshark capture, iftop / nethogs. Educational and defensive use only.
Code Example
# iptables - limit new connections
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --syn -m connlimit --connlimit-above 20 -j DROPCommands & References
- curl -I https://target.com
- Wireshark capture
- iftop / nethogs
Lab Steps
- Set up your lab: curl -I https://target.com
- Understand the attack or defense mechanism.
- Apply in a controlled environment.
- Document findings.
- Consider mitigation strategies.
Exercises
- Research recent DDoS incidents.
- Design a defense for a sample scenario.
- Review legal implications.
- Practice incident response.