A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a type of cyber attack in which an attacker attempts to make a network resource or website unavailable to users by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. This is typically accomplished by using a large number of infected or compromised devices, known as a botnet, to send a flood of requests or other traffic to the target. The goal of a DDoS attack is to disrupt the normal functioning of the network or website, making it difficult or impossible for legitimate users to access the resources they need. DDoS attacks can be particularly damaging because they often involve a high volume of traffic, making it difficult for network administrators to block the attack without also blocking legitimate traffic.
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