Description: A flooding attack is a type of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that aims to disrupt the availability of a service by flooding a target with excessive traffic. This type of attack relies on saturating the resources of the server, network, or application, causing it to be unable to respond to legitimate requests. Attackers use multiple compromised systems, known as ‘bots’, to generate a massive flow of data towards the target, which can result in prolonged downtime and loss of revenue. The main characteristics of a flood attack include its ability to scale rapidly, the difficulty in identifying malicious traffic among legitimate traffic, and the potential to cause significant damage to the reputation of the affected organization. The relevance of these attacks has grown in the digital age, where reliance on online services is critical for businesses and users. Protection against flooding attacks has become a priority for organizations seeking to maintain the continuity of their operations and safeguard customer trust.
