Exam 212-89 Topic 7 Question 354 Discussion

Actual exam question for EC-COUNCIL's 212-89 exam
Question #: 354
Topic #: 7
Dash wants to perform a DoS attack over 256 target URLs simultaneously.
Which of the following tools can Dash employ to achieve his objective?

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High Orbit Ion Cannon (HOIC) is a tool designed to perform stress testing on networks or servers. It can launch a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack by enabling an attacker to overwhelm a target with HTTP POST and GET requests. HOIC's distinctive feature is its ability to attack multiple targets (up to 256 URLs simultaneously) with configurable HTTP flood attacks. This capability makes it a preferred choice for attackers aiming to disrupt services on a large scale. Unlike tools designed for debugging or vulnerability scanning (e.g., IDA Pro, Ollydbg, OpenVAS), HOIC is specifically crafted for launching DoS/DDoS attacks, making it the correct answer for Dash's objective.
References:The Incident Handler (ECIH v3) courses and study guides delve into various cyber attack tools, including HOIC, explaining their functionalities and potential impact as part of the comprehensive cybersecurity threat landscape education.

by Elroy at Aug 15, 2026, 01:37 AM

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