DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service. It is a type of cyberattack where multiple compromised systems, often infected with malware, are used to target a single system or network. The goal of a DDoS attack is to overwhelm the targeted system with a flood of traffic, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users. This can result in significant downtime, loss of revenue, and disruption of services.
The DDoS attack refers specifically to the execution and impact of a Distributed Denial of Service attack. It involves coordinating a large number of compromised devices or systems to flood a target with traffic, causing it to become unreachable or unusable.
An example of a DoS (Denial of Service) attack could involve a single attacker using a botnet (a network of infected computers) to send excessive traffic or requests to a web server. This flood of requests consumes the server’s resources, making it unable to respond to legitimate users’ requests.
The full form of DoS attack is Denial of Service attack. It refers to any malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a network or server, typically by overwhelming it with a flood of illegitimate requests or traffic. These attacks can be executed using various methods, including flooding a network with traffic, exploiting vulnerabilities in software, or using techniques that exhaust system resources.
