# Fork bomb attack pattern notes

## Metadata

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institute | Molodetz Institute — Research & Retrieval Division |
| Subject | sandbox-resource-caps |
| Document type | Source Citation Card |
| Tier | 2 |
| Source title | Fork bomb attack pattern notes |
| Source URL | https://github.com/wgen1995/redteam-agent/blob/HEAD/docs/design/imported/gencpt/GenCPT-main/attack-patterns/dos/fork-bomb/SKILL.md |
| Source type | other |
| Date researched | 2026-10-18 |
| Researched by | tai (agent), model: Muse Spark, on behalf of retoor |
| Research method | Search aggregator result listing (not independently opened or quoted) |
| Confidence | Not independently verified |
| Status | Active |

## Why it's here

Surfaced by the container-limits search; the snippet names pids.max ceilings (1024/4096 scale) as the first verification layer against fork bombs. Attacker-side confirmation that the pids controller is the defense; seen only as a snippet.

## Changelog

| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | Logged as consulted-but-not-analyzed. |