What is a 'DDoS attack' in the context of network security?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. An attack that floods a network with excessive traffic to overwheim and disrupt its operation.
- In the context of network security, a "DDoS attack" stands for Distributed Denial of Service attack.
- It is indeed an attack that floods a network, server, or website with excessive traffic from multiple sources, with the aim of overwhelming and disrupting its operation.
- The attackers use a network of compromised computers, known as a botnet, to send a large volume of requests or traffic to the target, making it unavailable to legitimate users.