Glossary of Terms

DDOS Attacks

Keyword Definition
Amplification Attack A type of DDoS attack that uses amplification techniques to magnify the volume of traffic sent to a target, making the attack more effective.
Ddos Attack A type of cyber attack that floods a computer network with excessive traffic in order to disrupt normal operations.
Packet Flooding A technique used in DDoS attacks where a large number of packets are sent to a target, overwhelming its capacity to process them.
Zombie Computers Computers that have been infected by malware and can be remotely controlled without the knowledge of their owners, often used in DDoS attacks.