Ethical Hacking Essentials Practice Test

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What command-line tool was used by Joe to initiate a DoS attack by crafting custom ICMP echo request packets?

Hping3
High Orbit Ion Cannon
UDP Unicorn
DoS Hammer

The correct answer is: Hping3

The command-line tool used by Joe to initiate a DoS attack by crafting custom ICMP echo request packets is Hping3. This tool is specifically designed for network packet manipulation and can generate a variety of attack types, including ICMP flood attacks. Hping3 allows users to customize the payload and structure of ICMP packets, making it suitable for sending specifically crafted echo requests to target systems. Its versatility also extends beyond just ICMP; it can be used to send TCP, UDP, and raw IP packets. This capability makes Hping3 a favorite among ethical hackers and security professionals for testing and analyzing network security, as well as for conducting penetration testing. The other tools listed do serve different purposes within the realm of network attacks or testing but do not match the specific criteria of crafting custom ICMP echo request packets. For instance, High Orbit Ion Cannon is known for its user-friendly interface geared towards denial-of-service attacks but does not allow the level of customization that Hping3 does. UDP Unicorn is focused on UDP flood attacks, while DoS Hammer provides a graphical interface for launching various denial-of-service attacks, but again lacks the direct command-line capabilities of Hping3.