Teardrop DDoS Attacks Explained
A legacy yet impactful cyberattack that exploits fragmented IP packets to crash or freeze vulnerable systems.
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What is Teardrop Attack?
�� A denial-of-service (DoS) technique
�� Sends fragmented packets that overlap incorrectly
�� Exploits system’s packet reassembly process
How It Works
1.Attacker sends malformed fragmented packets
2.Target system fails to reassemble them
3.Buffer overflow occurs
4.System crashes or becomes unresponsive
Key Impact
⚠ System crashes & downtime
⚠ Loss of productivity
⚠ Service unavailability
⚠ Exploitable entry point for further attacks
Prevention Measures
✅ Apply OS security patches
✅ Use advanced firewalls & IDS/IPS
✅ Regular vulnerability scanning
✅ Network traffic monitoring
Stay Ahead of Legacy Threats
Even old attack methods like Teardrop can resurface. Strong patch management and proactive monitoring are key to resilient cybersecurity.