What is DDoS?
DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service. It is when a server gets overwhelmed with requests and shuts down. Cyber attackers use DDoS to take down websites. Anyone can do it with easy-to-use scripts and programs.
What can a DDoS do?
DDoS attacks can temporarily take a website or service offline. They can cause financial damage to the service provider. For example, attacking Amazon’s servers would be a problem for companies like Meta and Google.
Can you get DDoS-ed in a League of Legends match?
No, but you can get DDoS-ed in general if someone gets your IP address. They can cause lag or kick you offline. League of Legends itself can also get DDoS-ed during a match, causing lag or kicking players out.
Conclusion
DDoS attacks are common and can be damaging. Technology advancements make them even bigger threats. It only takes a few individuals to disrupt big tech companies. Stay safe by protecting your IP address and using a VPN.