What is a DoS attack really? | LEARNing basics of CyberSecurity | EDU | eSkills | 21st Century Learning and Teaching | Scoop.it

What if your computer is infected and participates in the attack? That would use your computer resources and slow down your Internet connection, not to speak about all the other dangers of having malware on your system. Keeping the device clean is a combination of common sense when surfing and opening attachments, and having a decent protection program installed. So you can participate in fighting DoS-attacks by caring for your own cyber security.


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