Description: A volume attack is a type of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that aims to overwhelm a target, such as a server or network, with a high volume of traffic. This type of attack relies on saturating the target’s resources, causing it to become inoperable or extremely slow. Attackers use multiple compromised systems, known as botnets, to generate massive traffic that can include data packets, connection requests, or any other type of traffic that consumes bandwidth. The main characteristics of a volume attack include its ability to generate large amounts of traffic in a short period, making defense and mitigation difficult for affected organizations. The relevance of these attacks has grown in the digital age, where the availability of online services is crucial for businesses and users. Protection against volume attacks has become a priority for many organizations, which implement various strategies and technologies to safeguard their infrastructures and ensure service continuity.
