Threats & Cybercrime

What Is DDoS Attack?

An attack that floods a server or network with massive traffic, making it unavailable.

In a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, many devices (often part of a botnet) simultaneously send a huge volume of requests to a target, overwhelming it so it cannot serve legitimate users. Hiding your real IP via a VPN reduces the chance of becoming a target.

Related Terms

Botnet VPN (Virtual Private Network)

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