Category: Computer Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18
What is a DDoS attack?
A) A type of data backup
B) Overwhelming a server with traffic to make it unavailable
C) A method of encrypting data
D) A type of software update
Explanation
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack overwhelms a target server, network, or service with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources, making it unavailable to legitimate users.