A DDoS attack, or Distributed Denial of Service attack, entails overwhelming a target website or online service with a flood of traffic from multiple compromised computers. The aim is to disrupt the normal functioning of the targeted service, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users. DDoS attacks can employ various methods, such as volumetric attacks, application layer attacks, or protocol attacks, to exhaust resources or exploit vulnerabilities. These attacks pose significant risks to businesses by resulting in downtime, financial loss, and reputational damage. Organizations often deploy mitigation strategies to defend against such threats.