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- Is IP flooding illegal?
- Which IP address is used for flooding?
- Can I DDoS my own router?
- Can you DDoS someone with their IP?
Is IP flooding illegal?
A DDoS attack that uses SYN flooding is an illegal cybercrime in the U.S. Depending on the context, it could be considered a federal offense under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Which IP address is used for flooding?
IP broadcast flood (also known as IP Storm) can be considerably more damaging to the network since it affects all devices in the broadcast domain. This is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack that seeks to prevent a device from performing its usual functions, such as delivering requests or processing data.
Can I DDoS my own router?
It's not possible to DDOS your wifi extender. The first 'D' stands for 'distributed' and therefore typically needs to be on the public internet. If you're just attacking it from one or two computers on your own local network then it's just a regular 'denial of service' attack.
Can you DDoS someone with their IP?
Can you DDoS someone with their IP? Yes, someone can DDoS you with just your IP address. With your IP address, a hacker can overwhelm your device with fraudulent traffic causing your device to disconnect from the internet and even shut down completely.
