Layer 7 DDoS Attacks
The stealthy threat that targets your web apps, not your bandwidth.
What Is a Layer 7 DDoS Attack?
This attack hits the Application Layer, of the OSI model, overloading websites and APIs with fake but seemingly real traffic.
Why They’re Dangerous
Hard to detect
Low bandwidth needed
Impacts revenue-driven services
Evades basic security tools
Signs of an Attack
High server load with low traffic
Slow or unresponsive web pages
API or login page abuse
Sudden spikes in requests
How to Defend Against It
Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Enable rate limiting and CAPTCHA
Deploy DDoS mitigation tools
Monitor traffic behavior continuously
Final Note
Layer 7 attacks are quiet but powerful. Stop them before they take your critical services down. Get protected, stay online.