DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is a type of cyberattack where multiple sources, often compromised devices forming a botnet, send a flood of traffic to a target server or service, causing it to slow down or become unavailable.

How IP Addresses Are Used in DDoS

• Botnets use many different IP addresses to overwhelm the target.
• Attackers may also use IP spoofing to hide the true source of traffic.
• Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses can be exploited; tracing spoofed traffic can be difficult.

Types of DDoS Attacks

• Volume-based: Consumes bandwidth with massive traffic, e.g., UDP floods.
• Protocol: Exploits protocol weaknesses, e.g., TCP SYN floods.
• Application layer: Targets specific apps like HTTP/HTTPS with high request rates.

How to Protect Your Network and My IP

• Use CDN or DDoS mitigation services (Cloudflare, Akamai, etc.).
• Enable rate limiting, access control, and firewall rules to filter malicious traffic.
• Coordinate with your ISP or hosting provider for traffic rerouting or blocking.
• Monitor logs and anomalies to detect potential attacks early.

Impact of DDoS Attacks

• Your services may become unavailable, causing business or user disruption.
• Attackers may attempt to blacklist your My IP address or server IP.
• Mitigation often requires technical and financial resources.

FAQ

• What should I do if my site is under DDoS attack? — Notify your hosting/ISP, activate mitigation routes, and collect logs.
• Which types of IP attacks are common? — SYN floods, UDP floods, HTTP floods, and other volumetric attacks.
• Can I protect my local network? — Yes, by implementing rate limits, access controls, and proper firewall rules.
• Does DDoS affect both IPv4 and IPv6? — Yes, attacks can target both protocols.