Outbound traffic indicating Denial of Service attack
Description
AlphaSOC detected outbound traffic patterns indicative of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack originating from within the network. DoS attacks aim to degrade or completely disrupt the availability of services, websites, or networks by flooding them with excessive traffic or requests. This finding may indicate that one or more internal systems may be participating in an attempt to overwhelm an external target's resources.
Impact
An outbound DoS attack may lead to service disruptions for the target. Additionally, it could indicate a compromise of internal systems, possibly being used as part of a larger strategy. This situation may result in blacklisting of the organization's IP addresses, affecting legitimate business operations.
Severity
| Severity | Condition |
|---|---|
Medium | Outbound traffic pattern indicating a DoS attack |
Investigation and Remediation
Immediately identify and isolate the systems generating the DoS traffic. Conduct a thorough analysis of these systems to determine if they've been compromised or if an insider is intentionally launching the attack. Review logs, network traffic, and running processes. If malware is found, remove it and investigate how the infection occurred. If it's an insider action, address it according to company policies.