Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks occur where multiple computers are used to target one system, flooding it with so much incoming traffic that it cannot operate. This can have a massive impact on the targeted site, which can often be a school or a hospital, and even an hour-long attack could lead to five-figure losses in revenue.
This infographic identifies the various types of DDoS attacks, how they are launched, the scale of the impact that they have on a targeted site and also the reasons as to why someone would instigate such an attack. In addition, there’s a series of recommendations as to what you should do if you find yourself the victim of a DDoS attack