A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is a deliberate attempt to render a server, online service, or network unavailable by overwhelming the target with an overwhelming amount of traffic from multiple sources. This can be done by using large numbers of infected computers or devices (called botnets) to simultaneously send requests or traffic to the target, overwhelming it to the point where it becomes unable to respond to legitimate requests.
DDoS attacks can seriously disrupt online operations, causing downtime, slowdowns or service malfunctions, affecting businesses, websites, or even entire networks. These attacks can be motivated by a variety of reasons, ranging from simple online vandalism to economic or political sabotage.
echniques to counter these attacks include the use of firewalls, DDoS mitigation services, and network traffic monitoring to identify and block suspicious or anomalous traffic.
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What is DDoS Attack?