Distributed attack
A distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) occurs when multiple systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted system, usually one or more web servers. These systems are compromised by attackers using a variety of methods.
DDoS attack
Short for denial-of-service attack, this is a type of attack on a network that is designed to bring the network to a grinding halt by flooding it with useless traffic.
The Ping of Death and the Teardrop attack exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols.
System administrators can install software fixes that limit the damage caused by the attack, but, just like viruses new DDoS attacks appear all the time.
New London based company, Adversor Ltd, provide protection against DDoS attacks.
Adversor aims to stop a DDoS attack before it reaches the targeted network.
The cyber-attack is engaged in its cloud by accurately pinpointing and eliminating the malicious traffic.
Malicious traffic is eliminated whilst legitimate traffic is then allowed to pass through without the loss of trade or reputation.
If you think you're the victim of DDoS attack then get in touch with Adversor now and discuss the vast range of DDoS attack protection services they offer.
Here is a simple checklist for a web site that's under DoS attack:
- Incredibly slow network performance (this includes opening files and accessing websites)
- Unable to access any website
- Huge increase in the number of spam emails received
- Slow or no access at all to branch networks
- Your entire network is unavailable
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