Shrew 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
Exploits TCP retransmission timeouts to create short bursts of traffic, disrupting connections.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: Yes, disperses traffic bursts across nodes.
NGINX Proxy: No, not designed for retransmission-specific attacks.
HAProxy: No, not applicable for short burst patterns.
IDS Suricata: Yes, detects unusual retransmission patterns.
WAF: No, irrelevant for TCP retransmissions.
OWASP Rules: No, unrelated to TCP-level bursts.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, handles traffic bursts efficiently.
Solutions
Use advanced TCP monitoring tools to identify retransmission anomalies.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like Shrew 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.