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What is the purpose of a denial-of-service attack?
The correct answer is A. to disrupt the normal operation of a targeted system by overwhelming it. The purpose of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack is to disrupt the normal operation of a targeted system, server, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. This is achieved by utilizing multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic. The…
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What is the purpose of a denial-of-service attack?
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- Ato disrupt the normal operation of a targeted system by overwhelming it
- Bto exploit a security vulnerability on a computer system to steal sensitive information
- Cto prevent or limit access to data on a computer system by encrypting it
- Dto spread throughout a computer system by self-replicating to additional hosts
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(29 responses)- A93% (27)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
The purpose of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack is to disrupt the normal operation of a targeted system, server, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. This is achieved by utilizing multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic. The overwhelming amount of traffic can cause the targeted system to slow down significantly or even crash and become unavailable to legitimate users, thereby denying service to intended users.
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