Which legal action can be taken against perpetrators of Denial of Service attacks?

B is the correct response because Denial of Service (DoS) attacks are illegal under various laws designed to protect computer networks and information systems. Perpetrators of such attacks can face both civil lawsuits and criminal prosecution.

In the context of civil lawsuits, affected parties, such as businesses or organizations that suffered financial or operational damage due to a DoS attack, have the right to seek compensation through the court system. This civil action allows victims to hold offenders accountable for their actions and recover damages.

On the criminal side, laws such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the United States explicitly prohibit unauthorized access to computer systems and can impose serious penalties on individuals engaging in DoS attacks. These can include fines and imprisonment, reflecting the severity with which the legal system views such disruptions to services.

Other options lack the legal basis; for instance, it’s not accurate to claim there are no legal consequences, and community service or employment termination would not be suitable or standard legal actions taken for such crimes.