Denial of service (DOS)attacks ________.
A) prevent legitimate users from accessing networks or Web sites
B) result when users fail to make payments to their service providers
C) are mere threats from hackers pretending to be the Internet service provider
D) are examples of phishing

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Denial of service (DOS) attacks are intentional attacks aimed at preventing legitimate users from accessing networks or websites. These attacks overload servers or networks with traffic, causing them to crash or significantly slow down, which makes it difficult or impossible for users to access the services. DOS attacks are often executed by hackers who have gained unauthorized access to a network or website, and they can have serious consequences, including lost revenue for businesses and damage to reputation or brand.

Denial of Service (DOS)attacks ________