DDoS stands for distributed denial of service and is often used interchangeably with “DDoS attack.” It is an attack that consists of a malicious attempt to disrupt normal traffic to specific websites, servers, or services.
By sending a massive flood of internet traffic—often from multiple sources—ranging from 100,000 to millions of requests to a website, server, or service. Often using a botnet, such a large volume of internet traffic is directed at services that it becomes difficult to filter and block. This massive traffic then partially or completely crashes the systems.
Of course, that has a huge impact. Take online stores, for example: they stop generating revenue. Or you’re no longer reachable by email. For contact forms and services, it all boils down to the same thing: no revenue, no way to be reached, and often higher costs to get everything back up and running.
Of course, cybersecurity involves much more than just DDoS attacks. Effective cybersecurity starts with a solid cybersecurity strategy! If you’d like to learn more about how to secure your business, check out our cybersecurity page or find out how the Security Six Scan can uncover the vulnerabilities in your security.
