DDoSrünnakute

DDoSrünnakute, or Distributed Denial of Service attacks, are malicious attempts to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of internet traffic. The "distributed" aspect means the attack comes from multiple compromised computer systems, often referred to as a botnet, which are infected with malware and controlled as a group without the owners' knowledge.

These attacks work by exploiting the fact that many systems have a limited capacity to handle incoming requests. When a DDoSrünnakute is launched, a massive volume of requests is sent from numerous sources simultaneously. This overwhelms the target's bandwidth, processing power, or other resources, making it unavailable to legitimate users. The disruption can range from slow network performance to complete inaccessibility of the targeted service.

DDoSrünnakute can be carried out using various methods. Volume-based attacks aim to saturate the bandwidth of the target. Protocol attacks exploit weaknesses in network protocols. Application layer attacks target specific applications or services to bring them down. The motivations behind these attacks vary, including political activism, personal vendettas, extortion, or simply causing chaos. Defending against DDoSrünnakute often involves a combination of network infrastructure improvements, traffic filtering, and specialized security services.