DoS and DDoS Attacks Explored: protection Strategies and Insights

Hacktivists, geopolitical actors, and cybercriminals use Denial of Service (DoS) attacks to disrupt the regular operation of online services, including business websites and commercial applications. Financial sector businesses in particular have experienced a decade-long spike in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which frequently attempt to take financial services offline. The volume and sophistication of DoS and DDoS attacks are higher than ever, and they could endanger your business operations.

Read this FAQ to stay informed of new DoS developments and be prepared for when an attack targets your services.

What is a Denial of Service Attack?

Denial-of-Service attacks degrade and disable services by overwhelming a server with more data than it can handle. Hackers target online platforms and networked devices, with the goal of shutting them down to regular business traffic for as long as possible.