Slowloris Attacks

Slowloris Attacks

Slowloris attacks are a type of attack against web servers where the attacker sends incomplete HTTP requests. These requests will cause the target to open a connection and wait for the requests to finish, however, the attacker will instead keep sending multiple partial requests and not complete them. This will lead to the server having too many open connections, ultimately leading it to exhaust its maximum connection limit and prevent it from responding to legitimate requests.

Warning!

If you are a website owner, it is important to be aware of Slowloris attacks and take steps to protect your server from them. You can do this by ensuring that your server’s maximum connection limit is set to an appropriate level and that secure protocols are enabled. Additionally, you can monitor your server’s performance and connection logs regularly to ensure that any suspicious activity is detected and responded to quickly.