DDoS attack vectors are the methods or channels used by attackers to launch DDoS attacks. Attackers can use different types of attack vectors to launch an attack, and each type of attack vector targets different parts of a network infrastructure. Some of the most common DDoS attack vectors include:

Volumetric attacks

These are the most common type of DDoS attacks, and they aim to overwhelm a target with a large volume of traffic. Attackers typically use botnets to send huge volumes of traffic to a target, causing it to crash or become inaccessible.

Protocol attacks

These attacks target vulnerabilities in network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP. Attackers send malformed packets to exploit these vulnerabilities, causing the target to consume resources and eventually become unavailable.

Application Layer attacks

These attacks target specific applications running on the target's servers, such as web servers or email servers. Attackers send a large number of requests to these applications, causing them to crash or become unavailable.

Low-and-slow attacks

These attacks are designed to evade detection by sending traffic at a slow rate over a long period of time. Attackers use this method to exhaust server resources over time, causing the server to become unavailable.

DNS amplification attacks

These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in DNS servers to amplify the volume of traffic sent to a target. Attackers send a small request to a vulnerable DNS server, which responds with a much larger response to the target, overwhelming it with traffic.

DDoS attack vectors are constantly evolving, and attackers are always coming up with new ways to launch attacks. It is important to stay up-to-date with the latest attack vectors and implement effective mitigation strategies to protect against them.

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