DDoS Black Swans: Predicting And Thwarting Novel Attacks
A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack can cripple even the most robust online services, leaving users frustrated and businesses losing revenue. Understanding what a DDoS attack is, how it works, and what you can do to protect yourself is crucial in today's interconnected world. This blog post will provide a comprehensive overview of DDoS attacks, exploring their types, motivations, and effective mitigation strategies.
What is a DDoS Attack?
Defining a DDoS Attack
A DDoS attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources. Unlike a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack, which originates from a single source, a DDoS attack utilizes a distributed network of compromised ...