Understanding DDoS Attacks – How They Work & How to Protect Your Business
In the wake of the recent cyberattack on X (formerly Twitter), it's clear that businesses of all sizes are vulnerable to cyber threats. One of the most common and disruptive cyberattacks is a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack . These attacks can cripple websites, disrupt operations, and cause significant financial losses. In this post, we’ll break down how DDoS attacks work and how you can protect your business. What is a DDoS Attack? A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack occurs when an attacker floods a target—such as a website, server, or network—with an overwhelming amount of traffic. This flood of data overwhelms the system, making it slow or completely unavailable to legitimate users. DDoS attacks are typically carried out using botnets , which are networks of infected computers or IoT devices controlled by cybercriminals. These botnets bombard the target with fake requests, exhausting system resources. Types of DDoS Attacks Volumetric Attacks – Overload...