3. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks
A Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack occurs when cybercriminals flood a system or network with excessive traffic, causing it to crash or become inaccessible. These attacks aim to disrupt operations, often as a form of protest or sabotage. A related attack, the Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), uses multiple sources to increase the attack’s intensity.
Protecting against DoS attacks requires robust network infrastructure and monitoring systems. Implementing firewalls and load balancers can help mitigate these attacks, while partnering with a reputable internet service provider (ISP) can offer additional layers of protection.
