What is the potential impact on a company's SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and online visibility after a DDoS attack?

DDoS attacks can negatively impact SEO rankings. Search engines may temporarily de-index a website experiencing prolonged outages, leading to a loss of organic traffic. The disruption can also affect website crawlability, making it difficult for search engine bots to index new content. Furthermore, negative press coverage and customer complaints associated with the attack can indirectly affect search engine rankings. Recovering SEO rankings after an attack requires significant effort and time.