A ____ attack keeps the target so busy responding to a stream of automated requests that legitimate users cannot get in.
A) botnet
B) rootkit
C) logic bomb
D) distributed denial-of-service

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A distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) floods a network or system with traffic or requests, overwhelming it and rendering it unusable. This attack is automated and comes from multiple sources, making it difficult to identify and block. Its purpose is to disrupt services or take down a website, which can cause significant financial losses for businesses or damage to a company's reputation.

A ____ Attack Keeps the Target So Busy Responding to a Stream