Tag: DoS attack
DoS attack vs DDoS attack: What is the difference?
DoS attack vs DDoS attack – what is its main comparison? We will explore this today!
What is a DoS attack?
Dos is short of a Denial of Service attack. In this attack, a single attacker targets a device, trying to make it unavailable to its users. It does it by flooding it with traffic or exploiting vulnerabilities of a network protocol.
While DoS attacks are smaller than DDoS attacks, they can still have significant impacts on the availability and performance of a victim’s device. They can slow down, crash, and disrupt the normal processes of a server.
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Private DNS server: Definition & Benefits
You’re looking up what a Private DNS server is on the internet? If so, you’ve come to the right place. This article will look at its primary function, why it is so essential to implement, and how you can use it on your device. So, let us begin this adventure.
Private DNS server: Definition
As the name may suggest you, a Private DNS server seems to be something personal. It functions as the interaction between your network and the Domain Name System server, preventing third parties data from being intercepted. They’re DNS networks that aren’t connected to the Public DNS. Consider it a personal library with a select group of books. This has both downsides and benefits. Yes, you will not be able to read a particular genre of book. However, there is one advantage: no one will know what you are reading because your library is private.
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