How Does DDoS Attack Explained in 2 Minutes Work?

A DDoS attack is like a traffic jam that stops your favorite toy store from opening.

Imagine you're trying to get into a toy store, and instead of just you and your friends, there are hundreds of other kids all showing up at the same time. The door gets clogged with so many people, no one can get in, not even you! That’s what happens during a DDoS attack.

A DDoS attack is when lots of devices (like computers or phones) send too much traffic to a website or server at once. It's like having all your friends shout at the same time, and the toy store can’t hear you, it gets overwhelmed!

These devices are often controlled by a bad guy using something called a botnet, kind of like a group of robots that follow orders.

Once the traffic is too much, the website or server slows down or even stops working completely. It’s like the toy store closing early because it can’t handle all the kids outside!

Sometimes, this happens because the bad guy wants to bother you, maybe he's upset about a game you won!