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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?

ID: #5879 Computer / Software Security 202 views
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  • A Brute force attack
  • B DDoS attack
  • C Phishing attack
  • D Trojan horse attack
Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

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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