What is an example of a DDoS attack?

An example of a DDoS attack would be a volumetric attack, one of the largest categories of DDoS attacks. In this type of attack, a cybercriminal overwhelms a website with illegitimate traffic. As a result, the website might slow down or stop working, edging out real users who are trying to access the site.

What is a traditional DoS attack?

A traditional DoS attack doesn’t use multiple, distributed devices, nor does it focus on devices between the attacker and the organization. These attacks also tend not to use multiple internet devices.

What is PopVote DDoS attack?

Occupy Central, Hong Kong DDoS Attack in 2014 The multi-day PopVote DDoS attack was carried out in 2014 and targeted the Hong Kong-based grassroots movement known as Occupy Central, which was campaigning for a more democratic voting system.

How do I know if I have a DDoS attack?

Traffic analytics tools can help you spot some of these telltale signs of a DDoS attack: Odd traffic patterns such as spikes at odd hours of the day or patterns that appear to be unnatural (e.g. a spike every 10 minutes) There are other, more specific signs of DDoS attack that can vary depending on the type of attack.