DDoS, or Distributed Denial of Service, attacks are malicious attempts to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of traffic. These attacks typically involve multiple compromised computers, known as botnets, coordinated to send an overwhelming amount of requests to the target. The massive volume of traffic exhausts the target’s resources, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users. These attacks can vary in scale and sophistication, ranging from simple volumetric attacks to more complex application-layer attacks. Mitigating them requires robust network infrastructure, real-time monitoring, and proactive response strategies to identify and filter out malicious traffic. Learn more about the impact of DDoS attacks on businesses!