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    Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

    Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) is a type of DoS attack where multiple compromised systems simultaneously flood a target system or network.

    Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

    Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) is a type of DoS attack where multiple compromised systems, often part of a botnet, simultaneously flood a target system or network with a massive amount of malicious traffic, causing a severe disruption.

    DDoS vs DoS

    DDoS attacks are more powerful because they use multiple sources, making them harder to block and more effective at overwhelming targets.