Not only are DDoS threats becoming increasingly perilous, but the frequency of DDoS attacks is also on the rise. In a DDoS attack, a hacker overwhelms a network or server with fake traffic. This excessive traffic overloads the resources and disrupts the connection, preventing the system from handling real user requests.
What is a DDoS attack, and are there different DDoS types? How can businesses protect against or defend DDoS by using best security practices? Let's get started!