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Guilherme Mazui

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What is the Difference Between DoS and DDoS?

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    • Comparative Table: DoS vs DDoS

    Here is a table comparing the differences between DoS and DDoS attacks:

    Aspect DoS Attack (Denial of Service) DDoS Attack (Distributed Denial of Service)
    Definition An online attack that makes a website or service unavailable by sending a large amount of traffic from a single source An online attack that makes a website or service unavailable by sending a large amount of traffic from multiple sources
    Source Single source (one computer or network) Multiple sources (many compromised computers or networks)
    Complexity Generally less complex More complex and challenging to defend against
    Speed Slower compared to DDoS Faster than DoS
    Tracing Easier to trace Difficult to trace
    Traffic Volume Less traffic compared to DDoS Allows the attacker to send massive volumes of traffic
    Target Single system or network Multiple systems or networks

    Both DoS and DDoS attacks aim to disrupt or make a network or service unavailable to its intended users, causing inconvenience or damage to the organization or individual operating the service. The main difference between the two is the source of the attack, with DoS attacks originating from a single point, while DDoS attacks are distributed, coming from many compromised devices simultaneously.

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    Guilherme Mazui

    Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.