Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 13 - No. 48)
What is the definition of a DDoS attack?
An attack that steals a user's password.
An attack that redirects a user to a fake website.
An attack that tries a large number of password combinations.
An attack where multiple compromised systems are used to flood a target with traffic.
Explanation
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack uses multiple systems to flood a target with traffic, making it unavailable.
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