What is it?
Denial of Service (DoS) is an attack that aims to make a computer or network unavailable to users.
Tech Understandability: Intermediate
Simple One-Sentence Definition
Denial of Service attacks disrupt access to online services.
Analogy or Comparison
It is like a traffic jam that prevents cars from entering a parking lot.
Why it matters?
These attacks can cause financial loss and harm a company’s reputation.
Fun Fact
Some of the largest DoS attacks have involved millions of computers working together.
Related Terms
Distributed Denial of Service: A type of Denial of Service attack using multiple computers to overwhelm a target.
Malware: Software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device or network.
Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting computers and networks from damage or unauthorized access.
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