Homonym: DoS (Degree)
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of traffic. This excessive traffic can come from a single source or multiple sources, making it difficult for the targeted system to respond to legitimate requests.
The goal of a DoS attack is to make a service unavailable to its intended users, which can lead to significant downtime and loss of revenue for businesses. Various methods, such as sending large amounts of data or exploiting vulnerabilities, can be used to carry out these attacks.