Denial-of-service Attack Definition
noun
A malicious attack on a network resource that prevents legitimate users from accessing the resource, typically implemented by initiating an overwhelming number of spurious requests for service.
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Noun
Singular:
denial-of-service attack
Plural:
denial-of-service-attacks
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