If a CDN is attacked, whether the fees incurred by the attack can be waived depends on the specific policies of the CDN service provider. Generally, CDN providers have security measures in place to mitigate DDoS attacks and other forms of cyber threats. However, if an attack manages to breach these defenses and causes resource consumption on the CDN network, the provider might still charge for the traffic and resources used during the attack.
For example, if a website experiences a DDoS attack that generates a massive amount of traffic, the CDN provider may charge for the bandwidth consumed by this traffic, even though it was generated by an attack. The rationale is that the CDN infrastructure still has to handle and mitigate the attack, which requires resources.
To mitigate such costs, some CDN providers offer DDoS protection services that can detect and mitigate attacks more effectively, potentially reducing or eliminating the fees associated with an attack. It's essential to review the service provider's terms of service and security policies to understand their stance on handling fees during cyberattacks.
In the context of cloud services, providers like Tencent Cloud offer comprehensive security solutions, including anti-DDoS services, which can help protect against attacks and potentially reduce the financial impact of such incidents.