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    A denial of service (DoS) attack aims to make a system unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. Attackers use techniques like flooding a target with high volumes of traffic, exploiting vulnerabilities, using botnets, and spoofing IP addresses to disguise the origin of the attack. Spoofing manipulates source addresses to make attacks appear to come from legitimate locations. Amplification uses third party systems to multiply the scale of an attack.

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    A denial of service (DoS) attack aims to make a system unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. Attackers use techniques like flooding a target with high volumes of traffic, exploiting vulnerabilities, using botnets, and spoofing IP addresses to disguise the origin of the attack. Spoofing manipulates source addresses to make attacks appear to come from legitimate locations. Amplification uses third party systems to multiply the scale of an attack.

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    A denial of service (DoS) attack aims to make a system unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. Attackers use techniques like flooding a target with high volumes of traffic, exploiting vulnerabilities, using botnets, and spoofing IP addresses to disguise the origin of the attack. Spoofing manipulates source addresses to make attacks appear to come from legitimate locations. Amplification uses third party systems to multiply the scale of an attack.

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    A denial of service (DoS) attack aims to make a system unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. Attackers use techniques like flooding a target with high volumes of traffic, exploiting vulnerabilities, using botnets, and spoofing IP addresses to disguise the origin of the attack. Spoofing manipulates source addresses to make attacks appear to come from legitimate locations. Amplification uses third party systems to multiply the scale of an attack.

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    Explain DenislOfService with a neat diagram

    Ans:A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is a type of cyberattack that aims to disrupt the normal
    functioning of a system or network by overwhelming it with traffic, requests, or other activities.
    This is done with the intention of denying access to authorized users and rendering the system
    unavailable or inaccessible.

    Attackers can use different techniques to launch a DoS attack. These techniques include
    flooding the target with a high volume of traffic from various sources, exploiting vulnerabilities in
    the network or system, using botnets, and spoofing IP addresses to make the attack appear to
    be originating from legitimate sources.

    Spoofing is a technique that attackers use to disguise the origin of the attack. This can involve
    manipulating or forging the source address of the traffic to make it appear as if it is coming from
    a legitimate source. Amplification is another technique that attackers

    Explain computer security and state it's need

    Computer security refers to the protection of computer systems and networks from unauthorized
    access, use, theft, damage, or other types of security threats. It involves the use of various
    technologies, policies, and practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
    information stored on computers and transmitted over networks.

    The need for computer security arises from the increasing reliance on computers and networks
    in our daily lives. With the growth of the internet, the amount of data stored and transmitted
    digitally has increased significantly, making computer security an essential aspect of personal
    and business operations
    Cybercriminals are constantly seeking new ways to gain unauthorized access to computer
    systems and networks to steal sensitive information, disrupt operations, or cause damage.
    Moreover, as technology advances, new types of security threats emerge, making it essential
    for organizations to stay up to date with the latest security measures to protect their assets.

    Explain Virus with its type and life cycle


    A computer virus is a type of malware that can self-replicate and spread from one computer to
    another. It attaches itself to legitimate files or programs and executes its code when the host file
    or program is run. This can result in the virus infecting other files or systems and causing
    damage to data, hardware, or software. Here are the different types of computer viruses:

    File Infector Virus: This type of virus infects executable files and can spread to other files when
    they are opened.

    Boot Sector Virus: This virus infects the boot sector of a hard drive, which is loaded into the
    computer's memory when it is turned on. It can cause damage to the hard drive and prevent the
    computer from booting up properly.

    Macro Virus: This virus is spread through macros in documents, spreadsheets, or other types of
    files. It can cause damage to the files and spread to other systems when the file is shared.

    Polymorphic Virus: This virus has the ability to change its code to avoid detection by antivirus
    software.

    The life cycle of a computer virus typically consists of four stages:

    Dormant: The virus is inactive and waiting for a trigger to execute its code.

    Propagation: The virus begins to spread to other systems or files through various methods, such
    as email attachments, infected files, or network vulnerabilities.

    Trigger: The virus is activated by a specific event or action, such as opening an infected file or
    visiting a compromised website.

    Execution: The virus carries out its malicious code, which can range from causing damage to
    stealing sensitive information.

    To protect against computer viruses, it is essential to have effective antivirus software, firewalls,
    and security policies in place. Users should also avoid opening suspicious email attachments or
    downloading files from untrusted sources

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