"DDoS" stands for Distributed Denial of Service. It refers to a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. This is achieved by utilizing multiple compromised computer systems, often part of a botnet, to generate a large volume of requests. The goal is to incapacitate the targeted system, making it unavailable to legitimate users. Organizations implement security measures like firewalls and traffic management to mitigate the impact of DDoS attacks.