Corporate websites are regularly subjected to DDoS attacks. Most often large companies and trading platforms, banks and investment organizations, medical centers and other profitable enterprises suffer from them. To avoid this problem, order the Enterprise DDoS Protection service provided by the RETN service provider.
How DDoS attacks work
Each server is capable of processing a certain amount of information simultaneously. The communication channel to which the server connects also has limitations. In case of excessive traffic, the information system becomes overloaded and stops working.
This property is exploited by attackers. They infect users’ computers with malicious software, causing the PCs to send countless requests to the server. This leads to overloading the site and making it inaccessible to visitors.
It is impossible to prevent DDoS attacks with an ordinary firewall, as all requests come from different IPs. Therefore, it is better to seek help from specialists. It is also recommended to implement Cyber Security Solutions universal protection against cyberattacks, because DDoS is not the only threat to company websites and computers.
Why do hackers need DDoS attacks?
Intruders may have different goals. Usually they are:
- envy, revenge for some grudge or personal animosity;
- political protest (in this case, government websites are attacked);
- the desire to get a buyout from the owners of an idle retail outlet;
- the machinations of less successful competitors;
- the amusement of aspiring hackers.
Whatever the causes of DDoS attacks, the result is always unpleasant consequences for business. Site owners cannot sell their goods or services because the site is inaccessible to visitors. Potential customers themselves prefer to find other, more stable stores.
The company also has to pay money to restore the work of the web site. These costs do not pay off for a long time because of the decline in search engine positions and traffic.
How do I detect a DDoS attack?
The following signs are indicative of a network attack by intruders:
- Server hardware freezes and regular errors.
- Unnatural growth of requests and server load.
- Same-type actions of fake users.
These are the main signs of DDoS attacks. They should serve as a signal to urgently implement protection.
