6 • BEGINNER • DDoS Basics and Types
Attack Motivation
This lesson covers Attack Motivation in the context of DDoS Basics and Types. Topics include: Wireshark capture, iftop / nethogs, traceroute target.com. Educational and defensive use only.
Code Example
# Wireshark filter
tcp.flags.syn==1 and tcp.flags.ack==0
# SYN packets onlyCommands & References
- Wireshark capture
- iftop / nethogs
- traceroute target.com
Lab Steps
- Set up your lab: Wireshark capture
- 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.