DDoS attack means that the attacker controls a large number of zombie hosts and sends a large number of carefully constructed attack messages to the target host, thereby causing the attacked to…

The correct answer is A. TRUE. A (TRUE) is correct because the statement accurately describes a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack: an attacker compromises many machines (called "zombies" or a "botnet"), then coordinates them to flood a target with crafted packets, overwhelming its resources so…

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DDoS attack means that the attacker controls a large number of zombie hosts and sends a large number of carefully constructed attack messages to the target host, thereby causing the attacked to refuse to provide services to requests from normal users.

Options

ATRUE
BFALSE

How the community answered

(50 responses)

A
74% (37)
B
26% (13)

Explanation

A (TRUE) is correct because the statement accurately describes a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack: an attacker compromises many machines (called "zombies" or a "botnet"), then coordinates them to flood a target with crafted packets, overwhelming its resources so legitimate users cannot receive service.

B (FALSE) is wrong because the definition given is precisely how DDoS attacks work - there is no inaccuracy in the statement to make it false.

Memory tip: Think of the "D" in DDoS as "Distributed" - the attack is distributed across many zombie hosts, which is what distinguishes DDoS from a simple DoS (single source). If a question describes coordinated zombie hosts overwhelming a target, it's always DDoS = TRUE.

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#DDoS Attack#Denial of Service#Network Threats#Attack Types

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