Low and Slow Attack 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
Sends very slow traffic to hold server connections open, exhausting resources.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: Partially, disperses slow traffic.
NGINX Proxy: Partially, manages HTTP timeouts effectively.
HAProxy: Yes, detects and mitigates slow connections.
IDS Suricata: Yes, detects abnormal slow traffic patterns.
WAF: Partially, filters slow HTTP requests.
OWASP Rules: Yes, mitigates slow connection issues.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, handles slow traffic effectively.
Solutions
Set strict connection timeouts and use behavior-based monitoring.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like Low and Slow Attack, 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.