Multiple choice technology architecture

Which type of attacks involves hackers creating programs that issue forged IP addresses ?

  1. Back-door

  2. Birthday

  3. Man-in-the-middle

  4. Spoofing
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Explanation

IP spoofing is an attack where hackers forge the source IP address in packets to disguise their identity or impersonate a trusted system. This allows attackers to bypass basic IP-based authentication and launch attacks while hiding their true location. Back-door, birthday attacks, and man-in-the-middle are different types of attacks with distinct mechanisms.

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