Which of the following is an example of a denial-of-service attack?
A) Clicking a link in an e-mail that happens to contain malware
B) Installing a keylogger on a system in an attempt to collect usernames and passwords
C) Flooding a system with ping requests in an attempt to take it down
D) Viewing medical records to satisfy one's curiosity

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Flooding a system with ping requests in an attempt to take it down is a classic example of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, where the goal is to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Denial-Of-Service