Summary
This report presents an analysis of the increasing prevalence and sophistication of bot attacks, particularly in the context of the rise of AI tools that facilitate the creation and deployment of malicious bots. It outlines that automated traffic has surpassed human traffic for the first time, with bad bots constituting a significant portion of internet traffic. The report details that 31% of all recorded attacks are automated threats, as defined by OWASP, and highlights the growing trend of API-directed attacks, which now account for a substantial percentage of bot traffic. It emphasizes the importance of securing APIs against these threats, as they are critical to modern business operations. The report also discusses various attack techniques employed by bots, including data scraping and payment fraud, and identifies the top industries targeted by these attacks. Overall, the document underscores the urgent need for businesses to adapt their security measures to combat the evolving landscape of bot threats.
