
Sophisticated DDoS attack on servers of major internet firm hits disrupting major websites and online services twitter, Netflix & PayPal across the United States on Friday. America Based Dyn Inc quote there data centers were hit by three phases of …
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are a subclass of denial of service (DoS) attacks. A DDoS attack involves multiple connected online devices, collectively known as a botnet, which are used to overwhelm a target website with fake traffic.
Unlike other kinds of cyberattacks, DDoS assaults don’t attempt to breach your security perimeter. Rather, they aim to make your website and servers unavailable to legitimate users. DDoS can also be used as a smokescreen for other malicious activities and to take down security appliances, breaching the target’s security perimeter.
Reference – https://www.imperva.com/learn/application-security/denial-of-service/