HACKED: 5 Things You Need to Know About the PSN Hack

Written by: Adam "ManKorn" Korenman, CC2K Video Games Editor

5) What is a DDoS attack?

Distributed Denial of Service – This means flooding a server or network in order to disrupt service for its intended users. DoS attacks vary in method, but all achieve the same result. Overload the server with so much information that it slows or overloads. In the past year, there are an average of 28 DoS attacks per hour. They often target banks or business websites, but have frequently been used against gaming servers. XBOX Live reported a similar attack this month, and Lizard Squad claimed responsibility as well.