Phrases with «denial of service attack»

A "denial of service attack" refers to when a person or group intentionally overwhelms a website, network, or service with excessive traffic or requests. As a result, the targeted system becomes unable to function properly and denies access to legitimate users. Full definition

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Sentences with «denial of service attack»

The use of secret back - up servers will be copied to defend against distributed denial of service attacks. (politics.co.uk)
But take out many at once, as happens in a distributed denial of service attack, and failure can cascade through the network. (newscientist.com)
Given the recent denial of service attacks by the group Anonymous in response to the fallout from WikiLeaks» activities, one player in which was all of 16 years old, there is good cause for concern — and, I'd say, some scepticism about the likelihood that anything approaching real security can be achieved, even with the passing of laws giving new investigative powers to police and the supporting of international treaties on digital security. (slaw.ca)
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Phrases with «denial of service attack»

Sentences with «denial of service attack»

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