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DDoS attack Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about DDoS attack? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

A single home computer with a fast internet connection can launch a massive DDoS attack alone.

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Easy
✗ FALSE

A massive DDoS attack requires a botnet of thousands of compromised devices; a single home computer lacks the bandwidth to overwhelm most targets.

2.

Some DDoS attacks can be launched using publicly available tools that require no coding skills.

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Easy
✓ TRUE

Tools like LOIC and HOIC allow anyone to launch simple DDoS attacks with a few clicks, though they are often easily traced.

3.

DDoS attacks always cause permanent damage to the targeted server hardware.

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Easy
✗ FALSE

DDoS attacks overwhelm resources but rarely damage hardware; they cause temporary service disruption that usually ends when the attack stops.

4.

DDoS attacks are illegal only if they cause financial loss exceeding $5,000.

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Medium
✗ FALSE

DDoS attacks are illegal regardless of financial loss; in many countries, even attempting one is a crime under computer misuse laws.

5.

IoT devices like smart cameras and baby monitors are often recruited into botnets for DDoS attacks.

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Medium
✓ TRUE

Many IoT devices have weak security, making them easy to infect with malware like Mirai, which turns them into DDoS bots.

6.

Some DDoS attacks are used by gamers to cheat by knocking opponents offline during matches.

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Medium
✓ TRUE

Gamers sometimes use booter services to launch small DDoS attacks on rivals, forcing them to disconnect and lose rank.

7.

DDoS attacks can only target websites, not other internet services like email or DNS.

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Medium
✗ FALSE

DDoS attacks can target any internet-facing service, including email servers, DNS, VoIP, and game servers, by overwhelming their resources.

8.

The largest DDoS attack ever recorded used a technique called 'DNS amplification' to reach over 2 Tbps.

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Hard
✓ TRUE

In 2020, a DNS amplification attack on Amazon Web Services peaked at 2.3 Tbps, one of the largest on record.

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