Dive into the essentials of Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Discover how these cyber threats overwhelm systems, making them inaccessible to legitimate users, and the significant impact they can have on businesses and individuals. Learn about the crucial differences between DoS and DDoS, including how DDoS attacks leverage multiple compromised devices, or bots, to launch more formidable strikes.

Understand the structure of a DDoS attack: how attackers use multiple Handlers to control vast networks of bots, and the complexities that make it challenging to pinpoint these Handlers. We’ll discuss why detecting Handlers can be tough, including their use of dynamic IP addresses and redundancy for failover.

Find out how you can protect yourself with preventive measures: from using trusted antivirus software to being cautious with downloads and suspicious messages. Learn to identify if your device is part of a botnet by watching for signs like unusual battery drain and poor performance.

Discover practical steps to take if you suspect your device is compromised. We’ll briefly touch on how botnets are initially set up and how DoS and DDoS attacks can be used as a smokescreen to mask other malicious activities.

By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of these cyber threats, their impact, and actionable tips to safeguard your digital world.