performing-bandwidth-throttling-attack-simulation

# Performing Bandwidth Throttling Attack Simulation ## When to Use - Testing application resilience to degraded network conditions during authorized security assessments - Validating QoS policies detect and mitigate unauthorized traffic shaping on the network - Simulating network slowloris-style attacks that degrade bandwidth rather than causing complete outages - Assessing the impact of bandwidth-based attacks on VoIP, video conferencing, and real-time applications - Testing network monitoring tools' ability to detect abnormal bandwidth utilization patterns **Do not use** on production networks without authorization and a maintenance window, for causing denial-of-service conditions, or against critical infrastructure without safety controls. ## Prerequisites - Written authorization for bandwidth manipulation testing - Linux system with tc (traffic control), netem, and iptables - iperf3 installed on both tester and target systems for bandwidth measurement - MITM position established (ARP spoofing) for traffic interception scenarios - Network monitoring tools deployed for detecting the simulation - Baseline bandwidth measurements before testing > **Legal Notice:** This skill is for authorized security testing and educational purposes only. Unauthorized use against systems you do not own or have written permission to test is illegal and may violate computer fraud laws. ## Workflow ### Step 1: Establish Baseline Bandwidth Measurements ```bash # Start iperf3 server on t...