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In essence, a DDoS is a cyberattack designed to take down or paralyse an online service.
Why and where from?
The reasons for DDoS attacks are obviously based around criminal intent and they can strike at any time.
Sometimes the motive can be relatively harmless, but the damage can be just as costly.
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