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What Is a DDoS Attack? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

A DDoS attack floods a website or service with traffic sent from thousands of devices at once until it goes offline. Its goal is to disrupt operations, and attackers often demand a payment to stop it.

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