Using numerous computers to inundate and overwhelm the network from numerous launch points is called a(n)________ attack.
A)DDoS
B)DoS
C)SQL injection
D)phishing
E)botnet

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DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is carried out by using multiple computers or devices to flood a network or website with traffic, making it unavailable to its intended users. This is different from a DoS (Denial of Service) attack, which is carried out using a single device or computer. SQL injection, phishing, and botnets are all types of attacks, but they do not involve overwhelming a network with traffic from multiple sources.

Using Numerous Computers to Inundate and Overwhelm the Network from Numerous