AP Computer Science Principleshardmcq1 pt
A denial of service attack aims to
A.overwhelm a server so users cannot reach it
B.steal one user's password
C.encrypt files for ransom
D.speed up a website
Explanation
Core Concept
Floods of traffic exhaust resources.
Correct Answer
Aoverwhelm a server so users cannot reach it
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