COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens during a DDoS attack?
A) An unsuspecting computer is used to send an influx of confusing data messages or useless network traffic.
B) Antivirus software disables a virus and protects the computer or network from unauthorized access.
C) The police use a virus and other measures to take down a network of computer criminals.
D) A zombie army is used to attack computers or computer networks.

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During a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack, a "zombie army" of compromised computers, often referred to as bots, is used to flood a target computer or network with excessive traffic, overwhelming it and causing disruption or denial of service.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What Happens During a DDoS Attack