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what is a DDOS attack?

Imagine you're in a room and suddenly, hundreds of people start asking you questions all at once. It's so overwhelming that you can't even answer one person properly. That's kinda like a DDoS attack. In the world of computers, DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service. It's like a digital stampede where lots of computers (or other devices) start sending information to one target, like a website, all at the same time.

This sudden flood of data is so much that the target can't handle it and becomes slow or stops working altogether. It's like trying to drink from a fire hose instead of a water fountain! The scary part? The attackers use innocent computers, maybe even yours, without the owners knowing. They spread malicious software (malware) that takes over these machines and uses them in the attack. This network of hijacked machines is called a botnet.

Why do people do this? Well, some might do it for fun (not cool), while others might have darker motives like disrupting services or demanding ransom money. But remember, launching a DDoS attack is illegal and can get you in deep trouble!