How can I use Wireshark to analyze HTTP flood attacks?

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How can I use Wireshark to analyze HTTP flood attacks?
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Filter for 'http' and examine the 'http.request.method' field. Look for a high volume of GET or POST requests from numerous IPs. Analyze the 'http.request.uri' field for repetitive URLs, which can indicate a targeted flood. Also, check the 'http.user_agent' field for unusual or bot-like agents.