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What is DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)?
Crypto Glossary Definition
A common way to attack a network or website in order to render it unusable for a period of time. The attacker, often in control of a botnet, will overload the target by sending it more data than it can handle.
Why DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Matters
A DDoS attack floods a target (an exchange's website, an API, a node) with overwhelming traffic to knock it offline — exchanges are a frequent target, and a DDoS hitting an exchange during high volatility can prevent users from trading at the worst possible moment.
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