"DDOS" stands for Distributed Denial of Service, a cyber threat that aims to disrupt normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of traffic. This attack typically involves an array of compromised devices, often part of a botnet, that generate a massive volume of requests to exhaust available resources. The impact of a DDOS attack can range from temporary service outages to significant damage to a company's reputation and financial losses. Organizations implement various countermeasures, such as traffic filtering and rate limiting, to mitigate the risk of DDOS attacks.