Explain a SYN Flood Attack

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Essay

Explain a SYN flood attack.

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Definitions:

Sleep Spindles

are sudden bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of non-REM sleep, associated with memory consolidation and synaptic plasticity.

Stage 2 Sleep

The second phase of the sleep cycle, characterized by the body's gradual decrease in temperature and heart rate, preparing for deep sleep.

Barbiturate

An addictive depressant used to relieve anxiety or induce sleep.

Nembutal

A barbiturate used medically as a sedative and anesthetic, but also known for its use in euthanasia and assisted suicide.