CAPEC-582 Metadata
Likelihood of Attack
Low
Typical Severity
High
Overview
Summary
An adversary disables the network route between two targets. The goal is to completely sever the communications channel between two entities. This is often the result of a major error or the use of an "Internet kill switch" by those in control of critical infrastructure. This attack pattern differs from most other obstruction patterns by targeting the route itself, as opposed to the data passed over the route.
Prerequisites
The adversary requires knowledge of and access to network route.
Potential Solutions / Mitigations
No specific solutions listed.
Related CAPECs
| CAPEC ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CAPEC-607 | An attacker obstructs the interactions between system components. By interrupting or disabling these interactions, an adversary can often force the system into a degraded state or cause the system to stop working as intended. This can cause the system components to be unavailable until the obstruction mitigated. |
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