DDoS attacks are typically launched from a botnet, which is a network of compromised devices. This also increases the difficulty of attribution, as the true source of the attack is harder to identify. The goal o
Lower application levels of the OSI model are concerned with ensuring that data gets where it needs to go and is formatted appropriately. Layer 7 is where applications that interact with the user operate. For instance, when browsing the web, a user will be using the HTTPS web protocol to co...
What is a DDoS botnet? Common DDoS attacks Flood attacks DDoS attack tools Glossary theNET Learning Objectives After reading this article you will be able to: Learn how the OSI model works Understand what layer 7 is in the OSI Model Understand why layer 7 is called the "application layer" ...
Commonly called Layer 7 DDoS attacks, these target software that provides a service, such as those used to generate web pages in response to hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) requests and any other cloud-based applications. This type of DDoS attack is popular because the application layer require...
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack targets websites and servers by disrupting network services. Learn about DDoS attacks and how to prevent them.
The goal of the attack: Sometimes referred to as alayer 7DDoS attack (in reference to the 7th layer of the OSI model), the goal of these attacks is to exhaust the target’s resources to create a denial-of-service. The attacks target the layer where web pages are generated on the serv...
A low and slow attack is a DDoS attack that attempts to stop a web service using extremely slow HTTP or TCP traffic. Learn how to mitigate low and slow attacks.
SYN flood is an example of a protocol attack that exploits the communication sequence between computers and each connection request. Application-layer attacks flood applications with bad requests. Two examples of application-layer attacks are: Layer 7 attacking, which targets the application layer wher...
The modern Internet is not based on OSI, but on the simpler TCP/IP model. However, the OSI 7-layer model is still widely used, as it helps visualize and communicate how networks operate. Why Is the OSI Model Important? The OSI model provides several advantages for organizations managing net...
A cyber attack is a set of actions performed by threat actors, who try to gain unauthorized access, steal data or cause damage to various computing systems.