#InvestigationMethodology

Distributed Denial of Service Sending enormous levels of requests to a server.

List of things hackers can do behind a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack:

1. Data Theft: While the target's servers are overwhelmed with traffic, hackers might attempt to steal sensitive information like customer data, financial records, or intellectual property.
2. Ransom Demands: They might launch a DDoS attack as a distraction while simultaneously sending ransom demands, threatening to continue the attack unless paid off.
3. Disruption of Services: The primary purpose of a DDoS attack is often to disrupt the target's online services, causing inconvenience to users or financial losses to the business.
4. Brute Force Attacks: DDoS attacks can be used to distract IT teams while hackers attempt to gain unauthorized access to the target's systems using techniques like brute force attacks.
5. Botnet Recruitment: Some DDoS attacks are used to infect more devices and recruit them into botnets, increasing the attacker's firepower for future attacks or for sale on the dark web.
6. Extortion: Hackers might launch a DDoS attack and then demand payment to stop it, essentially extorting money from the target to restore normal operations.
7. Cover for Other Attacks: DDoS attacks can be used as a diversion tactic to cover up other, more subtle attacks happening simultaneously, such as data exfiltration or malware installation.
8. Damage Reputation: By disrupting services or leaking sensitive information during a DDoS attack, hackers can tarnish the target's reputation, leading to loss of customer trust and business opportunities.
9. Competitive Advantage: In some cases, DDoS attacks may be launched by competitors seeking to gain a competitive advantage by weakening or eliminating a rival's online presence.
10. Political or Ideological Motives: Hacktivist groups may use DDoS attacks to protest against organizations or governments they disagree with, aiming to disrupt their operations and spread their message.