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QWhat is a type of attack where an attacker floods a system with traffic to overload it and prevent legitimate users from accessing it?
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Answer: b) DDoS attack
Explanation: A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is a type of attack where an attacker floods a system with traffic to overload it and prevent legitimate users from accessing it. This can be done using a network of compromised computers (a botnet) or by exploiting vulnerabilities in the system's software.
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