DDoS: Distributed Denial of Service
DDoS, or Distributed Denial of Service, is a type of cyberattack where multiple compromised computers are used to flood a target system, like a website or a network, with an overwhelming amount of traffic. This flood of traffic is so massive that it overwhelms the target’s resources, causing it to become slow or completely unavailable to users.
Think of it like a traffic jam on a highway: when too many cars try to use the same road simultaneously, the traffic grinds to a halt. Similarly, in a DDoS attack, the sheer volume of incoming requests from the compromised computers prevents the target system from responding to legitimate requests, effectively denying access to legitimate users. DDoS attacks can disrupt online services, cause financial losses, and impact the reputation of the targeted organization.
