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IP Sequence Prediction Attack

Using the SYN Flood method, a hacker can establish connection with a victim machine and obtain the IP packet sequence number in an IP Sequence Prediction Attack. With this number, the hacker can control the victim machine and fool it into believing it's communicating with another network machines. The victim machine will provide requested services. Most operating systems now randomize their sequence numbers to reduce the possibility of prediction.

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IP Sequence Prediction Attack