Which among the following is a way to shut down an ISP or website?
A) Denial of service attack
B) Viruses
C) Trojan horses
D) Worms

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A denial of service attack (DoS) is a common way to shut down an ISP or website by overwhelming the targeted server's resources with a massive traffic influx, rendering it unable to function properly. Viruses, Trojan horses, and worms can also cause damage to networks and devices, but they do not necessarily result in shutting down an entire ISP or website.

Which Among the Following Is a Way to Shut Down