Introduction Distributed Denial of Service, also commonly abbreviated to DDoS, is a cyber attack made infamous by movies and the internet. Simply put, it is a situation where any sort of service is being denied to you, but in this particular post, we will take a deeper look into DDoS and I will try and explain how such an attack works along with its various types. Now before we begin, let's just go over the agenda of today's post. So today we will first see what exactly is a DDoS attack We'll also go over how it works and the types of DDoS attacks. In the end, I'll show you a neat little demonstration on how you could perform your own DDoS attack in your neighborhood. What is DDoS Attack Firstly, let's go over what DDoS means. Now to understand a DDoS attack, it is essential to understand the fundamentals of a DDoS attack. DDoS simply stands for Denial of Service. This service could be of any kind. For example, imagine your mother confiscates yo...
In today's technology-driven world, it has become important, now more than ever, to expose children to computational thinking as early as possible, so they can keep track of the ever-changing trends dominating the world. The latest in robotics and artificial intelligence is exploring how we can fully deploy technologies that have been around for years and adapt them to our everyday routines. At robotics center in Lagos , the younger generation are learning to increase their ability to be creative, innovative thinkers, and productive members of the society. They identified a gap in the ability of the young generation to come up with creative solutions that can use technology and the platforms available to us to solve problems. And they realized that this gap needs to be filled, and the only way to fill it is to create a process whereby this young generation can learn. Robotics center in Lagos decided to focus on training, because they can't expect these youngste...
This is Africa, home to the world's youngest and fastest growing population, burgeoning cities and bold innovations in everything from fintech to clean energy. With its population set to nearly double by 2050, reaching 2.5 billion people, Africa stands as a beacon of opportunity for inclusive growth, leveraging its vast natural resources and abundant human potential to increase prosperity not only in Africa, but around the world. As a result, many multinational corporations see a need to have a direct presence somewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa. Many such companies have already established a presence in Asia, particularly in Singapore, which is now increasingly popular as a business hub. According to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Singapore boasts the world's most favourable business environment for the next five years. However, the question arises, which African region might witness a similar surge in corporate presence? Unfortunately, Africa's biggest economi...