____________ attacks use multiple compromised systems as sources of attack traffic, exploiting a victim system such as a server.

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks involve multiple compromised systems coordinated to flood a target with traffic, overwhelming its capacity. These attacks disrupt services and make systems inaccessible. Recognizing the characteristics of DDoS attacks is crucial for implementing mitigation strategies and ensuring the availability of online services in the face of such threats.__________________________________________________