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

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A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack involves multiple computers or devices (known as a botnet) flooding a network or server with traffic, causing it to become overwhelmed and unavailable to legitimate users.

Using Numerous Computers to Inundate and Overwhelm the Network from Numerous