DDOS

DDOS stands for Distributed Denial Of Service

A DDOS is a form of computer attack in which the end goal is not access to the target, but rather to deny users from the service it offers. DDOS's are considered a rather unsophisticated attack, rather their simplicity is what makes them effective.

Types of Denial of Service Attacks

Denial of Service covers a number of attack types. TCP SYN floods, ICMP floods, and DNS overloads are all examples of DDOS attacks.

Use of a Denial of Service Attack

A Denial of Service attack is primarily used to prevent use of a service, typically shutting down a webpage. This can be used in other ways, such as blinding network monitoring software to a real attack. Denial of Service attacks are also less commonly used to provide the necessary traffic load for failover attacks