A DDoS attack overwhelms a server or network with massive amounts of traffic from many compromised devices (often a botnet), causing services to slow down or crash.
Why it matters:
- Can take websites, applications, or entire networks offline.
- Often used to disrupt business operations or extort organizations.
Pro tip: Mitigate DDoS with traffic filtering, rate limiting, and dedicated DDoS protection services from providers like Cloudflare or AWS Shield.
« Back to Glossary Index