The Virtual Shutdown of Websites by Way of Overloading Them

question 22

Short Answer

The virtual shutdown of websites by way of overloading them with seemingly legitimate requests sent simultaneously from thousands of machines is termed as _____ attacks.

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Definitions:

Precludes

Prevents something from happening or someone from doing something; acts as a barrier.

Rules of Precedent

Legal principles that dictate that courts should follow the rulings of previous cases in similar circumstances to ensure consistency in the law.

Enforce Decisions

The act of ensuring that the judgments or resolutions made by a court or authoritative body are implemented.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

A foundational legal document in Canada, part of the Constitution, protecting various civil liberties and freedoms.