When a Hacker Floods a Web Server with Millions of Bogus

question 5

True/False

When a hacker floods a Web server with millions of bogus service requests so that it cannot service legitimate requests,this is called a denial-of-service attack.

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Definitions:

Seek Cover

The act of attempting to find a substitute transaction or solution, typically in the context of a failed contract or transaction.

Breach of Contract

The violation of any of the agreed-upon terms and conditions in a binding contract.

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff, beyond actual damages, to punish the defendant for egregious conduct.

Breaches Contract

A violation or infringement of the terms and conditions stated in a contract by any of the parties involved, leading to a breach of contract.