DDoS attack – Definition & Prevention

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What is a DDoS attack?

The Distributed Denial of Service attack, more commonly known as a DDoS attack, is a serious cyber threat that cyber criminals often initiate to their victims. Through this cyber-attack, they overwhelm the server, system, or network of the victim. The DDoS attack involves numerous devices, also known as a botnet, that send massive amounts of fraudulent traffic to the target. Eventually, the victim gets flooded and unable to operate. 

How does a DDoS attack work?

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List of DNS records to improve your Email security

These DNS records are going to help you set the grounds for extremely secure and safe email communication. So, let’s start with our short list.

A record

One of the most popular DNS records is the A record, also known as an Address record. It points a domain name to its corresponding IP address (IPv4 address). Its purpose is fundamental. In addition, it shows that the particular domain name is associated with that IP address. However, it does not direct the mail servers, and they wouldn’t know where they should send email messages.

What is a SMTP server and why to use it?

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