This can also be done with nginx's gzip_static/brotli_static, somewhat easier. One similar technique against port scanners is to send ~50% rejects and do ~50%

This can also be done with nginx's gzip_static/brotli_static, somewhat easier. One similar technique against port scanners is to send ~50% rejects and do ~50% drops in the case of closed ports. Most of them will pollute their output or slow down tremendously assuming packet loss.