A ____________ is a situation in which a hacker attempts to disrupt the network by sending messages to the network that prevent normal users' messages from being processed.
A)denial-of-service attack
B)service level agreement
C)virus
D)spamming
E)scamming

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A denial-of-service attack is a type of cyber attack in which an attacker attempts to overwhelm a network or website with traffic or messages, making it inaccessible to regular users. This can be achieved by flooding the network or website with a large number of requests, or by exploiting vulnerabilities in its systems to crash or stall it. The goal of a DoS attack is to disrupt normal operations, cause damage or loss of data, and create chaos or frustration among users.

A ____________ Is a Situation in Which a Hacker Attempts