What is a DDoS attack?

A DDoS attack is a serious threat to any organization that relies on the internet for its operations. This type of attack floods a targeted server, service or network with an overwhelming amount of traffic, disrupting its normal operations and potentially causing long-term damage.

Hackers carry out DDoS attacks by using multiple compromised computers and IoT devices to create a massive flood of traffic that can bring down even the most robust networks. This means that any organization, big or small, is vulnerable to this type of attack.

To understand how a DDoS attack works, think of it like a sudden traffic jam on a busy highway. The overwhelming amount of traffic prevents regular traffic from reaching its destination, causing chaos and disruption. In the same way, a DDoS attack can bring an organization’s operations to a standstill, causing lost revenue, lost data, and significant reputational damage.

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