What is a Denial-of-service attack?
A) An attack that prohibits users from using resources such as computers, websites, servers, or an entire network
B) An attack that uses destructive programs to take down a system
C) An attack that is disguised as benign software but carries malicious code that may be activated via a logic bomb
D) An attack that is a piece of malicious code that is programmed into a system and remains dormant until certain conditions are met

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A Denial-of-service attack is specifically designed to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service or resource, such as a website, server, or network, by overwhelming it with a flood of traffic or sending information that triggers a crash.

What Is a Denial-Of-Service Attack