In a denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, the perpetrator ____.
A)instructs the zombie computers to send simple access requests to target computers
B)sends out a huge number of spam emails to all of those in your contacts list
C) changes the configuration information of the infected computers
D) refuses to accept any email from any sender

Question

In a denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, the perpetrator ____.
A)instructs the zombie computers to send simple access requests to target computers
B)​sends out a huge number of spam emails to all of those in your contacts list
C) changes the configuration information of the infected computers
D) ​refuses to accept any email from any sender

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a DDoS attack, the perpetrator uses a network of zombie computers to send a large number of access requests to a target computer or server, thereby overwhelming it and causing it to crash or become inaccessible. Option A describes this method of attack. Option B describes a spamming attack, which is a different type of cyber attack. Option C refers to a malware attack, which may be used in conjunction with a DDoS attack but is not the primary method. Option D describes email blocking, which is not related to a DDoS attack.

In a Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attack, the Perpetrator ____