I've been reading up on Denial of Service (DoS) attacks and trying to understand how they work and how to protect against them. I get that it's about overwhelming a server with traffic, but I'm curious about a few things:
- How common are DoS attacks these days compared to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks? Is one more prevalent than the other?
- What are some effective ways to mitigate these attacks, particularly for small to medium-sized businesses that might not have a huge IT budget?
- Are there specific tools or services that are recommended for detecting and responding to DoS attacks?
- How can companies differentiate between a sudden surge in legitimate traffic and a potential DoS attack?
Looking forward to hearing insights from anyone who has experience dealing with these issues, or those who can suggest resources for further reading. Thanks!