Attackers Use SYN Spoof Scans to Mislead Security Teams
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🕵️♂️ Attackers Use SYN Spoof Scans to Mislead Security Teams. In a landscape where modern Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are increasingly effective, attackers are resorting to SYN port scanning with spoofed IP addresses to create confusion and divert attention from their true activities. This offensive deception tactic generates alerts that mislead Security Operations Center (SOC) teams, potentially delaying incident response. Techniques such as false flags, noise generation, and decoy attacks are employed to manipulate defenders’ perceptions. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding these tactics for effective threat detection and response, suggesting that organizations test their defenses against such deceptive strategies to enhance their security posture. Implementing protective measures like reverse path validation can help mitigate the risks associated with IP source spoofing.
