Distributed denial-of-service attacks in the Internet

摘要: Penttinen, Tuomo Sakari Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks in the Internet / Penttinen Jyvaskyla: University of Jyvaskyla, 2005. 148 pages Master's thesis The purpose this research is to discuss extensively various aspects distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks by performing a comprehensive literature review and developing current knowledge further mostly form novel classification DDoS attack mechanisms. have caused major problems modern since late nineteen-nineties yet no appropriate defenses been developed. One explanation might be that fundamentals are still not understood many. This study attempts make coverage realm hence assist defining basis for understanding attacks. begins discussing terminology length then advances into theory behind In additional emphasis was put discussion definitions key concepts, which were either specifically created purposes or redefined based on knowledge. vast majority theoretical section devoted describing mechanisms detail. main contribution mechanisms, will presented an attempt depict core features operations addition, views few prospects how may evolve future. result also indicates continue persist until infrastructure significantly altered.