What Is a Denial of Service Attack

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Multiple Choice

What is a denial of service attack?

• A) A denial of service attack occurs when the perpetrator sends hundreds of messages from randomly generated false addresses, overloading an Internet service provider's e-mail server.
• B) A denial of service attack occurs when an e-mail message is sent through a re-mailer, who removes the message headers making the message anonymous, then resends the message to selected addresses.
• C) A denial of service attack occurs when a cracker enters a system through an idle modem, captures the PC attached to the modem, and then gains access to the network to which it is connected.
• D) A denial of service attack occurs when the perpetrator e-mails the same message to everyone on one or more Usenet newsgroups LISTSERV lists.

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Definitions:

Arm's-Length Transaction

A deal made by parties freely and independently of each other, and without some special relationship, such as a familial tie, that might taint the transaction.

Confidentiality

The obligation to protect and not disclose information that is private, sensitive, or classified to unauthorized individuals.

Self-Interest

Acting in a way that is most advantageous to oneself, based on personal benefits or gains.

Fraud In The Inducement

A false representation of fact by one party to another party, intended to deceive and induce the other party to enter into a contract.