How can Scapy target multiple destinations with a single packet structure?

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Multiple Choice

How can Scapy target multiple destinations with a single packet structure?

Explanation:
Using CIDR notation in the destination field lets Scapy target multiple hosts from one packet structure. When you specify something like IP(dst="192.168.1.0/24") together with a payload (for example, ICMP()), Scapy expands that network into every host inside the subnet and sends a separate packet to each address, all built from the same packet skeleton. This lets you perform a sweep or mass-send with a single defined packet format. No extra module is needed for this capability, and it isn't limited to a single target—the CIDR notation drives the enumeration across the entire range.

Using CIDR notation in the destination field lets Scapy target multiple hosts from one packet structure. When you specify something like IP(dst="192.168.1.0/24") together with a payload (for example, ICMP()), Scapy expands that network into every host inside the subnet and sends a separate packet to each address, all built from the same packet skeleton. This lets you perform a sweep or mass-send with a single defined packet format. No extra module is needed for this capability, and it isn't limited to a single target—the CIDR notation drives the enumeration across the entire range.

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