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A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is characterised by a sudden surge of traffic from multiple sources targeting a single server or network. This overwhelming traffic aims to exhaust system resources, making the service slow or unavailable. At SafeAeon, we often observe that these attacks are distributed, unpredictable, and capable of disrupting operations within minutes.
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Which type of attack is a combination of a spoof attack and a DDoS attack?
Smurfing
What characterizes a DDoS attack?
A DDoS attack is characterized by overwhelming a target system, network, or website with massive amounts of traffic from multiple sources. The goal is to exhaust resources—such as bandwidth, memory, or processing power—so the service becomes slow, unstable, or completely unavailable to legitimate users. In simple terms, it’s like a traffic jam on a highway: too many cars (requests) block the road, preventing normal drivers (real users) from reaching their destination.
What characterizes DDoS attack?
Many hosts participate in a coordinated attack.
What floods a computer with requests until it shuts down and refuses to answer any requests for information a Trojan horse ddos attack polymorphic virus or port blocking?
What you are describing is not a type of malware, but a DoS (Denial of Service) attack.
When hackers use zombie computers to launch an attack on another computer or website the attack is know as what?
distributed denial-of-service attack or known as DDoS
What does DDoS stand for?
DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service. It’s a type of cyberattack where multiple compromised devices are used together to flood a target system, network, or website with traffic, making it slow or unavailable to real users.
What kind of virus floods computers with requests unil it shuts down?
A DDoS attack
Why are botnets so dangerous?
Because they are capable of conducting a very hard to prevent DDoS attack.
What is attack is an assault whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email?
A Denial of Service attack (Abbreviated as DoS).
What can a company do to stay away from a DDOS attack?
To stay away from a DDoS attack, a company should implement multiple layers of defense. This includes using network firewalls, load balancers, and intrusion detection systems. Regular monitoring of traffic patterns helps identify unusual spikes early. It’s also important to have a DDoS response plan and collaborate with a reliable mitigation service. At SafeAeon, we’ve seen that companies that invest in proactive measures and simulate attack scenarios are better prepared to maintain service availability during such threats.
How do you prevent DDoS attack?
You can prevent a DDoS attack by using multiple layers of defense: Use firewalls and intrusion prevention systems to filter malicious traffic. Set up rate limiting so attackers can’t flood your server with requests. Rely on Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) or DDoS protection services that absorb large traffic spikes. Keep systems updated to reduce exploitable weaknesses. In short, combining strong network security tools with cloud-based protection helps stop attacks before they disrupt your services.
Is denial of service also called a Nuke attack?
"Yes, It is also known as DoS attack or DDoS attack too. It is where a type of service it prevented to function such as an internet site like a bank service or something like that."
