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The HTTP flood attack requires in-depth understanding about the target server or application,
hence this kind of attack is hard to detect and stop. Generally, the browser sends two types of
HTTP request (GET and POST).

The attacker compels the server or application to assign maximum resources received in
response to each request. Thus, the attacker aims to flood the system with numerous requests
that seem rigorous for server processing.

Conclusion

DDoS attacks are persistently increasing with the development of new technological tools at a
sophisticated level and strategies. What is particularly frightening? Few of them are so much
user-friendly that they require minor or no tech-knowledge to kick off attacks.

Highly troublesome botnet, power-driven by millions of servers are available online for rent at a
very low price tag.

As a result, the number of DDoS and disruption level of DDoS attacks are reaching to a new
level. Traditional anti-DDoS products are being failed to meet new challenges in such type of
vulnerable attacks.

About The Author:

Jason Parms is customer service manager of the SSL2BUY Inc. He
is responsible for administering the customer service division and
ensuring the organization provides the maximum level of customer
service. He has achieved his target very quickly through diversified
SSL security products and incomparable support. Nowadays,
SSL2BUY secures thousand of websites and have lots of smiles of
happy customers. Jason can be reached online at (LinkedIn, Twitter,
Google+) and at our company website https://www.ssl2buy.com

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