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Suggested page: HTTP flood attack – What is it and How to prevent it?

In the digital realm, HTTP flood attacks present a formidable challenge, inundating web servers with a barrage of requests. Understanding the nature of these attacks and implementing preventive measures is crucial for protecting online assets.

HTTP flood attacks, a subset of DDoS attacks, exploit the stateless nature of the HTTP protocol to overwhelm web servers. Attackers amplify seemingly legitimate requests, flooding servers and causing disruption. These attacks come in various forms:

  • GET floods: Overwhelm servers with HTTP GET requests, resembling legitimate user interactions.
  • POST floods: Flood servers with HTTP POST requests, straining CPU and memory resources.

The consequences of HTTP flood attacks are severe, resulting in downtime, service disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage. Downtime and service disruption occur due to the inability of servers to handle the influx of requests, akin to a city gridlocked during rush hour. Financial loss arises from revenue loss and potential damage to future earnings due to disrupted services, while reputational damage impacts user trust and long-term relationships with customers, akin to the tarnished reputation of a flagship store after sudden closure.

Protecting your online assets against such threats is crucial in today's digital landscape. And if you want to learn more about how to do it, visit the detailed page about what HTTP flood attack is and how to prevent it.