DDos attack

Denial-of-Service (DOS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDOS) attacks are methods used to overwhelm a target system, server, or network with excessive requests, making it inaccessible to legitimate users. While malicious actors often deploy these attacks to disrupt services, ethical hackers use them to test system resilience and identify vulnerabilities.

1.3.2 Tool Which I Explored

The tool I explored is LOIC (Low Orbit Ion Cannon), an open-source application primarily designed for stress testing network infrastructures. It enables users to simulate denial-of-service (DoS) attacks by flooding a specified target with TCP, UDP, or HTTP packets. While LOIC was originally developed for legitimate testing purposes, it later became infamous for its role in orchestrating distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks by hacktivist groups. 

LOIC's straightforward interface and high level of customizability make it a useful resource for understanding the mechanics of DoS attacks in controlled, ethical environments. However, its capabilities also come with significant responsibility. Using LOIC without proper authorization is both illegal and unethical. It is vital to ensure its use aligns strictly with legal guidelines and is limited to authorized testing scenarios to avoid severe legal repercussions and ethical violations.