smurf attack en · NOUN
Etymology
In reference to the Smurf cartoon characters, suggesting a large number of small attackers overwhelming a larger opponent.
Meanings
- (qualifier:computer security) A largely obsolete form of denial-of-service attack, involving broadcasting ICMP packets with the intended victim's IP address to a large computer network, causing the victim's computer to be overwhelmed by the response packets from the network.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| smurf attacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |