DHCP Starvation: How This Attack Can Disrupt Your Entire Network and What You Can Do to Prevent It
Network stability relies heavily on the efficient functioning of protocols like Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which dynamically assigns IP addresses to devices. However, these essential services can be targeted by attackers, and one of the most disruptive tactics is the DHCP starvation attack. This attack aims to deplete the DHCP server’s pool of available IP addresses, crippling network functionality.…
