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RAX48 - DoS attack: Fraggle Attack port 67
In my router log I see LOTS and LOT of [DoS attack: Fraggle Attack] from source 96.120.120.89,port 67 from 96.120.120.89. Port 67 is mostly used for DHCP from what I've read. I am on Comcast...
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Christian
Under Advanced, Logs, I unchecked Known DoS attacks and Port Scans so I stop getting this noise.
I reported this to comcast and they ignored me and that IP is coming from a comcast server.
I get stuff from other servers as well, but what can I do about it anyway?
There is no way any of these are DoS attacks. Coming every now and then is not going to cause a Denial Of Service. Surprised the router can't figure this out.
If it's a port scan who cares?
I assume the fact that these events are logged simply means the responses were discarded, which means no danger.