Understanding DDoS Attacks: How They Disrupt Websites and Networks
Understanding DDoS Attacks: How They Disrupt Websites and Networks What is a DDoS Attack? A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS ) attack tries to overwhelm a website or network with too much traffic, making it slow or completely inaccessible. It is a type of Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack, which aims to disrupt applications or services. Key Features of DDoS Attacks: Multiple Sources of Traffic: DDoS attacks are unique because they send massive traffic from many different sources at the same time. This makes it harder to block the attack because it comes from multiple locations. Use of Botnets: Attackers use botnets (hijacked devices like computers, phones, or IoT devices) to send fake traffic to a target website or network. These devices are often infected without the owners’ knowledge. Impact on Services: Websites may become slow or stop working altogether. Essential services, such as government portals or financial platforms, may be disrupted. Recent Example: Karnataka's Kaveri 2...