Synonymous IP 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
Floods the target with packets from multiple IPs appearing as one, overwhelming the server.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: Yes, disperses traffic across nodes.
NGINX Proxy: No, not designed for IP spoofing.
HAProxy: No, irrelevant for spoofed traffic.
IDS Suricata: Yes, detects IP spoofing patterns.
WAF: No, irrelevant for IP-level attacks.
OWASP Rules: No, unrelated to IP spoofing threats.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, handles spoofed IP traffic efficiently.
Solutions
Use IDS and spoofing detection tools.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like Synonymous IP 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.