Hammering a Web site's equipment with too many requests for information, slowing performance or even crashing the site is called:
A) A logic bomb
B) Denial of service
C) A back door
D) Social engineering

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Denial of service (DoS) is a cyber attack in which the attacker seeks to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a host connected to the internet. This is done by overwhelming the system with traffic or requests for information, causing it to slow down or crash. A logic bomb is a code that is inserted into a software system to execute a malicious function when certain conditions are met. A back door is a hidden entry point into a computer or software system that allows for unauthorized access. Social engineering is the use of psychological manipulation to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that may not be in their best interest.

Hammering a Web Site's Equipment with Too Many Requests for Information