DDoS
abbreviation or noun
ˈdē-ˌdäs 
ˌdē-ˌdē-ˌō-ˈes
: distributed denial of service
In the last couple of days they've launched DDoSes on the Web sites of Visa, MasterCard, and various other entities …—
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The increase in connected devices combined with enhanced DDoS capabilities and the complex architecture underpinning the networks all contribute to this.
—Mike Wilson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Many organizations only implement DDoS protection after suffering an attack.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The number of DDoS attacks exceeding 1Tbps also grew 1,885% in Q4 from Q3.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025
These networks of infected computers can be used to launch DDoS attacks, disrupt services and overwhelm defenses.
—Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
At the other end of the scale, according to Orange’s research, residential proxy networks have broadly been used for cyber espionage by Russian hackers, in social engineering efforts, as part of DDoS attacks, phishing, botnets, and more.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Internet Archive Breached, Taken Offline The archival Internet Archive platform experienced a DDoS attack in October that may have exposed 31 million users and took down the site for days.
—Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
While no DDoS attacks have been noted at this time, the reality remains: this cannot and should not be happening in the first place.
—Shankar Somasundaram, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In Israel, a DDoS attack temporarily blocked Israeli credit card payments this week and a DDoS attack targeted payment solution company Hyp, which is used by companies across Israel, according to Behzadan.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
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Mike Wilson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Many organizations only implement DDoS protection after suffering an attack.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The number of DDoS attacks exceeding 1Tbps also grew 1,885% in Q4 from Q3.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025
These networks of infected computers can be used to launch DDoS attacks, disrupt services and overwhelm defenses.
—Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
At the other end of the scale, according to Orange’s research, residential proxy networks have broadly been used for cyber espionage by Russian hackers, in social engineering efforts, as part of DDoS attacks, phishing, botnets, and more.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Internet Archive Breached, Taken Offline The archival Internet Archive platform experienced a DDoS attack in October that may have exposed 31 million users and took down the site for days.
—Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
While no DDoS attacks have been noted at this time, the reality remains: this cannot and should not be happening in the first place.
—Shankar Somasundaram, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In Israel, a DDoS attack temporarily blocked Israeli credit card payments this week and a DDoS attack targeted payment solution company Hyp, which is used by companies across Israel, according to Behzadan.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
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“DDoS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DDoS. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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