Memcached DDoS 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
Leverages Memcached servers to amplify traffic directed at the target.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: Yes, disperses amplified traffic.
NGINX Proxy: No, not designed for Memcached traffic.
HAProxy: No, irrelevant for amplified traffic.
IDS Suricata: Yes, identifies Memcached attack patterns.
WAF: No, irrelevant for Memcached amplification.
OWASP Rules: No, unrelated to Memcached threats.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, mitigates Memcached DDoS attacks effectively.
Solutions
Block UDP traffic on port 11211 and secure Memcached servers.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like Memcached DDoS 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.