Distributed Denial of Service Attack (DDoS)

Definition

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt by multiple compromised computers or devices to overwhelm a target website or network with excessive traffic, causing it to become slow or unavailable for legitimate users.

Related terms

Botnet: A botnet is a network of infected computers controlled by an attacker and used collectively for malicious activities such as DDoS attacks.

Traffic Flooding: Traffic flooding refers to overwhelming a network with an excessive amount of data packets, disrupting its normal operation.

Firewall: A firewall is a security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic, protecting a network from unauthorized access or attacks.