Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are a serious threat to the availability and stability of websites, servers, and networks. While traditional DDoS attacks focus on overwhelming the target with traffic at the network and transport layers, a newer form of attack known as a Layer 7 DDoS attack targets the application layer.
What is a Layer 7 DDoS Attack? A Layer 7 DDoS attack is a type of attack that targets the application layer of the OSI model, where most web applications reside. This type of attack is much more sophisticated and difficult to detect than traditional DDoS attacks because it uses legitimate requests to overload the target system. The attack simulates human activity and is designed to consume server resources and slow down the target's response time, making it unavailable to legitimate users.
