A DoS - Denial of Service attack is when someone intentionally overloads a website, server, or network with so much traffic or data that it can’t handle it and stops working properly. This makes it unavailable for real users trying to access it.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
- The goal: To disrupt a service (like a website or app) so people can’t use it.
- How it works: The attacker floods the target with fake requests, overwhelming it and causing it to crash or slow down.
- Impact: Businesses can lose money and users during a DoS attack, and it can damage their reputation.
Think of it like too many people trying to squeeze through a door at the same time, blocking others from getting through. A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) i
