Fake Session is a DDoS technique that targets system availability by overloading infrastructure. This page explains the attack, mitigation capabilities, and the role of WEDOS Global.
Description
Generates fake application sessions to overwhelm server resources.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: No, doesn’t apply to application-layer attacks.
NGINX Proxy: Partially, can limit session traffic.
HAProxy: Partially, effective for managing concurrent sessions.
IDS Suricata: Yes, detects abnormal session patterns.
WAF: Yes, filters fake session traffic.
OWASP Rules: Yes, targets session misuse patterns.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, identifies and blocks fake session attempts.
Solutions
Use session rate-limiting and advanced WAF analysis.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like Fake Session, WEDOS offers scalable global filtering combined with advanced detection strategies and 24/7 support.
Can WEDOS Global Help?
✅ WEDOS Global is highly effective against this attack due to global Anycast and intelligent filtering.