https://github.com/chamikamunithunga/dos_attack
This script simulates a Denial of Service (DoS) attack by sending a continuous stream of GET requests to a specified URL. It is intended for educational purposes only, such as testing and understanding how DoS attacks work in a controlled environment.
https://github.com/chamikamunithunga/dos_attack
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This script simulates a Denial of Service (DoS) attack by sending a continuous stream of GET requests to a specified URL. It is intended for educational purposes only, such as testing and understanding how DoS attacks work in a controlled environment.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/chamikamunithunga/dos_attack
- Owner: chamikamunithunga
- Created: 2024-10-13T13:27:10.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-15T15:49:02.000Z (8 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-16T19:54:09.424Z (8 months ago)
- Language: Python
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- Size: 9.77 KB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
DoS Attack Script
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Description
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This script simulates a Denial of Service (DoS) attack by sending a continuous stream of GET requests to a specified URL. It is intended for educational purposes only, such as testing and understanding how DoS attacks work in a controlled environment. Do not use this script against any system without explicit permission.Features
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Multithreading: The script spawns multiple threads (100 by default) to send requests concurrently, simulating a higher load.
Error Handling: Captures and displays any errors encountered during the request process.
Status Code Reporting: Logs the HTTP status codes received from the server for monitoring purposes.Important Notes
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Legal Disclaimer: This script is for educational purposes only. Do not use it against any systems or networks without permission. Unauthorized use may result in legal consequences.Controlled Environment: It is recommended to run this script in a controlled environment, such as a local server, to avoid unintended consequences.
Responsibility: The author is not responsible for any misuse of this script. Use at your own risk.
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