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The DIFFERENCE Between a Dos and DDoS attack

By : --Dubstep-- / WQ0



Okay- Here is a little rant that is probably going to turn into some basic information...

I am getting sick and tired of people making this mistake- I suppose I could understand because the difference in names is so small; but the difference in meanings is huge as far as Data flooding goes, aDoS (Denial of Service) is NOT a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)...There IS a Difference, Let me Define both of them:


DoS: a DoS Attack is a Denial of Service attack- it involves using one computer / Internet connection to flood a server with packets (TCP / UDP) - The Objective of this attack is to 'overload' the servers bandwidth / other resources, This will cause a Denial of Service to anyone else that tries to use the server for whatever reason (HTTP [Website]).etc - hence the name Denial of Service Attack.


DDoS: Yes, There IS a difference- a DDoS Attack (or Distributed Denial of Service Attack) is pretty much the same as a DoS- but the difference in results is massive; as its name suggests the DDoS attack is executed using a distributed computing method often referred to as a 'botnet army', the creation process of which involves infecting computers with a form of malware that gives the botnet owner access to the computer somewhat- this cold be anything from simply using the computers connection to flood to total control of the computer - these attacks affect the victims computer -> server more than a regular DoS- because multiple connections are being used against ONE connection, Think of it like a fight, if there is a 1-on-1 fight; the chance of the good guy winning is far higher than if he was being beaten up by severalthousand tough-guys


Anyway- I hope this clears things up a bit





Further FAQ About Botnets/zombies/IRC servers

Q: What's a bot?
A: A bot is a malicious program which has several purposes.
They are usually told what to do by a botnet admin although many of the features now are automated.

Q: What's a botnet?
A: A botnet is a network of infected computers that all connect to one area where they are commanded by the botnet admin.

Q: What can a bot do?
A: Usual features of a bot include..

P2P Spreading (Limewire, uTorrent, etc.)
IM Spreading (Sends to contacts on MSN, AIM, etc.)
DDoS attacking (See "what's a DDoS attack?")
Spam mailing to lists of emails (Often used to spread)
Collecting personal information (Passwords, bank details and the like)

Q: How are bots told what to do?
A: Bots are usually commanded through an IRC channel by the user. Commands are built in and the bots listen for them.

Q: What's an IRC channel?
A: IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. It's like a group messaging thing although you can also speak to people privately. To use IRC you need a client like ChatZilla, XChat or mIRC. You then connect to an IRC server and choose the channel you wish to join.

Q: How do I get a botnet?
A: First you will need a source code and the programs required to compile it. Most bots are programmed in C++, but you don't need any programming experience to compile your own. There is usually one file named "Configs.h" or something similar that you have to edit, that's where you edit the bot names, the IRC channel and any other necessary information. Look for bot sources in the botnet section here and they'll usually come with some form of instructions.

Q: Is this illegal?
A: Yes. Mass-spreading a bot illegally and stealing information can get you into real trouble if you're caught. 99% of the botnets that are shut down have over 10,000 bots, though, and I wouldn't expect anyone here to reach over 5,000. You will have to make sure your IRC server is secure and that your bot stays undetected.

Q: How can I spread my bot?
A: Most bots are spread through torrenting websites or warez boards. A lot of bots also have auto-spread features, so you could have 50 bots and then gain 150 more through the auto-spreading without doing any work at all. A lot of people also buy bots off other botnet admins to start their botnet off with a nice amount.

Q: What type of bot would be best?
A: Java bots seem to be the most popular right now since a lot of them are still fully undetectable, but you have to bear in mind that your slave will need Java. The same with bots coded in VB.NET, your bots will need the .NET framework. Some VB6 bots may also need missing .ocx files, so in my opinion the best choice of bot would be one coded in C++ such as IMBot.

Q: How much should I pay for bot installs?
A: A good price would be 10 cents per bot, which works out at $10 for 100. Some botnet admins may charge you more, but I don't think it's worth paying much more than that. Another risk of buying from other botnet owners is that they still keep the bots to themselves as well, so be sure to find someone trustworthy. Bear in mind that some may not be able to remove their own.

NOTICE: i dont want any flamers here as i did not COPY/PASTE ! Im trieng to be Helpful!
Thanks for Reading TTG


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Maybe now people will know the difference :/

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Good Post

will help some people

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Nice post m8 <3 u for it
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Thanks guys for your support<3

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Thank you for clearing this up, I had no idea what either meant.
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Postulates wrote Thank you for clearing this up, I had no idea what either meant.
your welcome, BTW good luck on your 1 year on TTG , looks like your almost there !

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You should add a bit about zombies. Not CoD zombies, infected computers.
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L96A1 wrote You should add a bit about zombies. Not CoD zombies, infected computers.
Like bio zombies ? sure ill add that now, i just wanted to clear up the differencees between DoS and DDoS
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