A ____________________ is an attack in which a coordinated stream of requests is launched against a target from many locations at the same time.
A) denial-of-service
B) distributed denial-of-service
C) virus
D) spam

Question

A ____________________ is an attack in which a coordinated stream of requests is launched against a target from many locations at the same time.
A) denial-of-service
B) distributed denial-of-service 
C) virus
D) spam

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) is an attack where multiple compromised systems, often infected with a Trojan, are used to target a single system causing a denial of service. The attack is carried out from many locations at the same time, making it difficult to detect and mitigate. A denial-of-service attack (DoS) is similar to a DDoS attack, but the attack is carried out from a single location. A virus is a type of malware that replicates itself by modifying other computer programs, while spam is unsolicited email sent in large quantities.

A ____________________ Is an Attack in Which a Coordinated Stream of Requests