hackers initiate a DDos attack by creating and activating?

Hackers initiate a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack by creating and activating a network of compromised devices, known as a botnet. These devices, often infected with malware, are controlled remotely to send an overwhelming amount of traffic to a specific target, such as a website or server. The sheer volume of requests overwhelms the target's resources, rendering it unable to respond to legitimate users. This type of attack aims to disrupt services and cause downtime or degradation of performance.