Flashcard 5 - SYO-701 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations Flashcard Set for the CompTIA Security+
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distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack
Explanation:
A DDoS attack is a form of DoS attack that originates from multiple locations, networks, and/or systems. DDoS attacks are difficult to stop due to their distributed nature. They are used to overwhelm or incapacitate a target system.
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