CyberKit.2.2.Echo.Request

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This indicates detection of an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request that has possibly originated from a Windows host running CyberKit 2.2.
An ICMP echo request is used to detect whether a host in the network is active. A remote attacker may use it to gain information about hosts on a target network and use this information for attack planning.

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Any unprotected system connected to the Internet is vulnerable to the attack.

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An attacker can gather information about live hosts in a network prior to launching an attack.

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N/A

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)