A ____ attack typically targets Internet servers.
A)logic bomb
B)denial-of-service
C)backdoor
D)worm

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A denial-of-service (DoS) attack is a cyber attack that aims to make a server, website or network resource unavailable to users. It does this by overwhelming the target with traffic or by disrupting the resources the target depends on. This type of attack is often used to disrupt the services of large organizations or to extort money.

A ____ Attack Typically Targets Internet Servers