DDoS: Botnet Evolution And The Rising Tide Of IoT
Imagine your favorite online store suddenly becomes inaccessible, right in the middle of a flash sale. Or, picture your bank's website going down during tax season. This isn't just an inconvenience; it could be the result of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. Understanding DDoS attacks, how they work, and what can be done to mitigate them is crucial for anyone operating online, from small businesses to large enterprises.
What is a DDoS Attack?
Defining DDoS
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources. Unlike a regular Denial of Service (DoS) attack, which uses a single source, a DDoS attack utilizes a "distrib...