What is a DDoS Attack?
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a cyberattack where multiple compromised devices flood a target (such as a website or server) with overwhelming traffic, causing disruption or downtime. Attackers use botnets—networks of infected computers—to generate massive amounts of fake requests, making services unavailable for legitimate users.
Types of DDoS Attacks
Volumetric Attacks – Overload bandwidth using excessive traffic (e.g., UDP flood).
Protocol Attacks – Exploit network protocols to exhaust server resources (e.g., SYN flood).
Application Layer Attacks – Target specific applications like web servers (e.g., HTTP flood).
Impact of DDoS Attacks
Website and service downtime
Financial losses due to business disruptions
Damage to reputation and customer trust
Increased mitigation costs
How to Prevent DDoS Attacks?
✅ Use firewalls & intrusion prevention systems
✅ Implement rate limiting & traffic filtering
✅ Deploy CDN & cloud-based DDoS protection
✅ Monitor traffic patterns with real-time threat intelligence
DDoS attacks are growing more sophisticated, making cybersecurity defenses essential for businesses and individuals alike.
DDoS attacks disrupt online services by overwhelming them with traffic. Preventive measures like firewalls, CDNs, and threat monitoring help mitigate risks.
