Denial-Of-Service Attack
/ˈdɪnɪəl ʌv ˈsɜːrvɪs əˈtæk/
Definitions
- (n.) A deliberate cyberattack aiming to disrupt or incapacitate a targeted computer, network, or service by overwhelming it with excessive traffic or data, causing denial of legitimate access.
The company suffered a denial-of-service attack that rendered its website inaccessible for hours.
Forms
- denial-of-service attacks
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Commentary
Term is primarily used in cybersecurity law and computer crime contexts; precise definition important for drafting statutes or contracts addressing cyber threats.
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