DDoS Attack
Distributed Denial of Service attack that overwhelms a target with traffic from multiple sources. VPNs protect against DDoS by hiding your real IP address, preventing attackers from targeting your connection directly.
What is DDoS Attack?
What is DDoS Attack?
Distributed Denial of Service attack that overwhelms a target with traffic from multiple sources. VPNs protect against DDoS by hiding your real IP address, preventing attackers from targeting your connection directly.
Related Terms
Firewall
Network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules. Some firewalls block VPN connections, which OpenVPN TCP on port 443 can bypass.
IP Address
Unique numerical identifier assigned to every device on the internet, like 192.168.1.1 (IPv4) or longer IPv6 addresses. Your IP reveals your location and identity. VPNs hide your real IP by showing the VPN server's IP instead.
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