What Is a DDoS Attack? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks
A DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack is a cyberattack designed to disrupt normal server, service, or network traffic by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. These attacks are launched from multiple sources, which can include compromised computers, devices, or networks—often referred to as a “botnet”—making them challenging to prevent and mitigate. In this article,…