What happens during a DDoS attack?
A)An unsuspecting computer is used to send an influx of confusing data messages or useless network traffic.
B)Antivirus software disables a virus and protects the computer or network from unauthorized access.
C)The police use a virus and other measures to take down a network of computer criminals.
D)A zombie army is used to attack computers or computer networks.

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During a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack, a group of computers (a "zombie army" or "botnet") flood a targeted website or network with overwhelming traffic, making it inaccessible to legitimate users. This is often done by overloading the network with useless data messages or traffic, as in option A. Option B describes antivirus software protection, which is not directly related to DDoS attacks. Option C is not a common or ethical method of cyber defense.

What Happens During a DDoS Attack