LOIC

The Low Orbit Ion Cannon 

The Low Orbit Ion Cannon (LOIC) is a network stress testing application used for Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Here are some key points about LOIC:

1. Purpose:
   
   

   • LOIC is designed to identify and exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities.

   • It automates the process of injecting malicious SQL queries into vulnerable web applications.

2. Features:
   
   

   • User-Friendly Interface: LOIC offers a simple graphical interface.

   • Automated Exploitation: It automates the entire SQL injection process.

   • Database Fingerprinting: LOIC can determine the database type and version.

   • Payload Customization: Users can customize payloads and attack techniques.

   • Blind SQL Injection Support: LOIC handles blind SQL injection attacks.

3. Usage:
   
   

   • LOIC floods a specific IP address with TCP/UDP packets or HTTP requests.

   • Large-scale use causes the target server to slow down due to high network traffic.

   • It’s popular because of its simplicity and ease of use.

4. Limitations:
   
   

   • LOIC activities cannot be anonymized or redirected through proxies.

   • Requests follow the same template, making it easy to block.

   • The High Orbit Ion Cannon (HOIC) addresses some limitations.

5. Defending Against LOIC:
   
   

   • ISPs often have DDoS mitigation mechanisms.

   • Major cloud providers have high bandwidth.

   • Hosted web servers can use intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Remember to use LOIC responsibly and ethically, following legal guidelines. Unauthorized use can have serious consequences. For more information, explore the source.1