👉 The AOL Weapon, also known as the AOL Denial of Service (DoS) tool, is a powerful scripting language and command-line utility designed primarily for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Developed by the American Online (AOL), this tool allows users to send a massive volume of traffic to a target server, overwhelming its resources and rendering it inaccessible. The AOL Weapon operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in network protocols, often using a botnet—a network of compromised computers—to amplify the attack's impact. It can be used for various malicious purposes, including disrupting services, extorting money, or conducting espionage. Its effectiveness and versatility have made it a notorious tool in the cybercrime landscape, despite efforts by cybersecurity professionals to mitigate its use.
