Automated traffic hit 51% of web activity in 2024, with bad bots making up 37%. AI tools enable sophisticated attacks, driving a 40% rise in account takeovers. Advanced bots target APIs (44%), and the travel industry is now the top target. Explore this report to understand evolving bot threats and defenses.
The rise of accessible AI tools has lowered barriers for cyber attackers, enabling large-scale malicious bot deployment. In 2024, automated traffic surpassed human activity for the first time in a decade, making up 51% of web traffic, with bad bots accounting for 37%—up from 32% in 2023.
AI-powered automation is transforming the threat landscape, driving more sophisticated bot attacks. Key findings include:
· Weaponization of AI to create evasive bad bots at scale
· 44% of advanced bot traffic now targeting APIs
· Increased account takeovers and advanced credential stuffing
Read the full report for insights on protecting against evolving automated threats.
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