The Internet's Aswarm In Denial Of Service Attacks And It's Getting Worse

The denial of service attack gets few props for novelty in a field that prizes novelty. In a denial of service (DoS) attack, hackers flood a Web site or application with pointless requests that clog or overwhelm network resources and potentially shut it down. DoS is a cudgel, not a lockpick designed to open up sensitive areas. Lately, though, its perpetrators are making up in volume what they’ve lacked in flair.