A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of Internet traffic. These attacks leverage multiple compromised computer systems, often infected with malware, to target a single system, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users. DDoS attacks exploit the underlying structure of the Internet and its interconnected networks, highlighting vulnerabilities within Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and the essential components of network infrastructure.
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