Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reported a significant DDOS attack on the social media platform X, which disrupted the scheduled airing of his interview with former President Donald Trump. This interview was anticipated as Musk’s return to the platform ahead of the upcoming US Presidential elections in November.
Impact of the Attack
Musk stated that due to the DDOS attack, the platform might only accommodate a limited number of live listeners. The interview, originally scheduled for this morning, may be delayed, with plans to post it online later.
Explanation of DDOS Attack
A DDOS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack involves overwhelming a server or network with excessive traffic, causing disruptions in normal operations. This type of cyberattack floods the target server or its infrastructure with an overwhelming volume of internet traffic.
Definition from the Firm
“DDoS Attack means ‘Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack’ and it is a cybercrime in which the attacker floods a server with internet traffic to prevent users from accessing connected online services and sites.”
Technical Details
According to Cloudfare, DDoS attacks utilize multiple compromised computer systems to generate attack traffic. These systems may include a variety of networked devices, not limited to computers.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What was disrupted by the DDOS attack reported by Elon Musk?
- A) A SpaceX launch
- B) His interview with former President Donald Trump
- C) A Tesla car model release
- D) A new Tesla factory opening
- What is the worst-case scenario Musk mentioned regarding the interview?
- A) The interview will be canceled
- B) The platform will shut down completely
- C) Only a small number of live listeners will be allowed, and the conversation will be posted online later
- D) The interview will be rescheduled for next year
- What does DDOS stand for?
- A) Direct Denial-of-Service
- B) Distributed Denial-of-Service
- C) Dynamic Denial-of-Service
- D) Distributed Data-of-Service
- What is the primary goal of a DDOS attack?
- A) To steal personal information
- B) To cause physical damage to servers
- C) To flood a server with internet traffic and disrupt online services
- D) To gain unauthorized access to sensitive data
- According to Cloudfare, what type of systems are typically used in a DDOS attack?
- A) Only high-end servers
- B) Multiple compromised computer systems, including networked devices
- C) Mobile phones
- D) Government mainframes