Apply Your Knowledge
Exercises
2.1. Attempting an ICMP Attack
In this project, you use a Winnuke program to send an ICMP attack against another system. Any system you attack with Winnuke will likely repel the attack (especially any operating system beyond Windows 95). Regardless, if the attack succeeds, this project shows you how quick and easy it is to use a Winnuke attack against a system.
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
1. | Start your computer and log on, if necessary. |
2. | Install Winnuke GUI on your Windows 2000 system. Note that you can also obtain Winnuke as a script for Linux/Unix, or for DOS/Windows. |
3. | Run Winnuke. A GUI appears asking you to insert an IP address and enter a message to display on the screen when the nuke is successful. Type ... |
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