Log Flooding Attack
A Log Flooding Attack is a kind of cyber-attack that attempts to flood a system’s log files with unwanted messages. This type of attack is designed to overwhelm a system with a large volume of data, making it difficult for legitimate messages to be processed.
An attacker might use this type of attack to conceal their presence on a system by flooding the logs with so much noise that it becomes difficult for system administrators to detect any unusual activity or identify the source of the attack.
These types of attacks can have serious consequences, including system downtime, service interruptions, and data loss. Organizations can defend against log flooding attacks by implementing robust logging and monitoring systems, limiting access to log files, and using intrusion detection systems to detect and respond to attacks in real-time.