"DDoS" stands for Distributed Denial of Service, which refers to a type of cyber attack aimed at making a service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. Attackers deploy a network of compromised devices, known as a botnet, to flood the target server with incessant requests, leading to server overload and disruption of services. DDoS attacks can affect businesses severely, causing downtime, financial loss, and damaging their reputation. Addressing such threats often requires comprehensive strategies, including traffic monitoring and mitigation techniques.