Which type of attack attempts to overwhelm a network service with excessive traffic?

Options

  • A. Phishing attack
  • B. Denial of Service attack
  • C. Sniffing attack
  • D. Spoofing attack
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Denial of Service attack

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Denial of Service attack.

A Denial of Service (DoS) attack attempts to make a system or network service unavailable by overwhelming it with excessive requests or traffic.