Understanding DoS Attacks: Impacts on Major Companies and Defense Tactics

Denial of service (DoS) attacks have made headlines in the last year by assaulting a number of large and very successful companies. A rash of hits roughly a year ago left the e-industry aware of how vulnerable it is. The recent . . . Denial of service (DoS) attacks have made headlines in the last year by assaulting a number of large and very successful companies. A rash of hits roughly a year ago left the e-industry aware of how vulnerable it is. The recent attacks against Microsoft are a not-so-gentle reminder. When large, smart companies, including the likes of Yahoo, Amazon, CNN, and Microsoft, fall victim to DoS attacks, can any of us feel safe? Why are successful companies, which ought to know better, seriously and publicly affected by attacks perpetrated by less-than-brilliant hackers? Finally, what can you do to defend your site?

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