This article explains how Web60 protects your website from DDoS attacks and what happens during an attack.
What Are DDoS Attacks
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack happens when someone sends massive amounts of fake traffic to your website. Think of it like thousands of people trying to squeeze through your shop door at once - it blocks real customers from getting in.
Attackers use networks of infected computers to flood websites with requests. This can make your site slow down or stop working completely for genuine visitors.
How Web60 Protects Your Website
Web60 uses multiple layers of protection that work automatically in the background:
Traffic Filtering: Our systems monitor all incoming traffic to your website. When we detect unusual patterns or suspicious requests, we block them before they reach your site.
Rate Limiting: We limit how many requests can come from a single source in a short time. This stops attackers from overwhelming your website with requests.
Geographic Filtering: We can block traffic from regions where attacks commonly originate, while keeping your site accessible to Irish and European visitors.
Load Distribution: Your website traffic is spread across multiple servers. If one server receives heavy traffic, others can handle the load.
What Happens During an Attack
When a DDoS attack targets your website, Web60's protection activates automatically:
- Detection: Our monitoring systems identify the attack within seconds
- Filtering: Malicious traffic gets blocked while legitimate visitors can still access your site
- Scaling: Additional server resources deploy automatically to handle any traffic that gets through
- Monitoring: We continue watching for changes in the attack pattern
You don't need to do anything during an attack. The protection works without any action from you.
What You Might Notice
During a DDoS attack, you might see:
- Temporary slowdown in website loading (usually under 10 seconds)
- Slight delays in your WordPress admin dashboard
- Increased traffic in your website statistics
These effects are minimal and much better than your website going offline completely. For more information about our uptime commitments, see Service Level Agreements and Uptime Guarantees.
After an Attack
Once the attack ends, your website returns to normal speed automatically. Web60 keeps enhanced monitoring active for 24 hours to watch for follow-up attacks.
We maintain logs of all attacks for security analysis, but these don't affect your website's performance.
If you're still stuck or notice unusual activity on your website, contact our support team for assistance.
FAQ
Q: Will I know if my website is under DDoS attack?
A: You might notice temporary slowdowns, but our systems handle most attacks invisibly. We'll contact you only if manual intervention is needed.
Q: Do I need to install any plugins for DDoS protection?
A: No. All DDoS protection happens at the server level before traffic reaches your WordPress site.
Q: Can DDoS attacks damage my website content?
A: No. DDoS attacks only try to overwhelm your site with traffic - they don't modify or delete your content.
Q: What if the attack is very large?
A: Web60's infrastructure can handle attacks up to several gigabits per second. Larger attacks are extremely rare for small business websites.
Q: Will DDoS protection slow down my website normally?
A: No. The protection systems only activate during attacks and don't affect your site's normal speed.
Q: Can I see reports of attacks on my website?
A: Contact our support team if you need details about specific attacks. We can provide basic information about timing and scale.
Last updated: 1 March 2026