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

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DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack involves using multiple compromised systems to launch an attack on a target server or network, overwhelming it with traffic and making it unavailable to legitimate users. This is different from a traditional DoS (Denial of Service) attack which uses a single computer to launch the attack. SQL injection and phishing are types of cyber attacks unrelated to network overload.

Using Numerous Computers to Inundate and Overwhelm the Network from Numerous