A “DNS Amplification Attack” is a type of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack where a hacker exploits vulnerabilities in domain name system (DNS) servers to turn small requests into larger payloads, overwhelming targeted systems and disrupting their functionality.
DNS Amplification Attack
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