The OSI Layer and its possible attacks

The OSI Layer and its possible attacks

The OSI Layer should be commonly known in the world of ICT but did you know what attack targets what layer?

Here a table to clarify this…

LayersAttacks
7ApplicationExploit
6PresentationPhishing
5SessionHijacking
XSS Attacks / Sessions Side Jacking / Malware
4TransportReconnaissance / DoS (Denial-of-Service)
TCP Session Hijack / Fraggle / Syn Flood / Land Attacks
3NetworkMan in the Middle
Smurf Attack / Ping of Death / Teardrop
2Data LinkSpoofing
MAC Spoofing / MAC Flooding / VLAN Hopping
1PhysicalSniffing

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