2024 Australian Account Take Over Security Survey
Download our comprehensive 2024 Australian Account Takeover Security Survey for insights on account protection strategies and emerging threats.
Malicious bots are designed to perform harmful activities, often causing significant damage to websites, systems, and users. Bad bot traffic is also on the rise as bots become more sophisticated and accessible. Here are some common types of malicious bot attacks:
Spam Bots post unsolicited messages, comments, or advertisements on forums, social media, and websites. They can:
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Bots coordinate attacks by sending overwhelming amounts of traffic to a target website or server, causing it to crash or become unavailable. They can:
Credential Stuffing Bots use stolen credentials to gain unauthorised access to user accounts. They can:
Ad Fraud Bots generate fake clicks or impressions on online advertisements. They can:
Malware Bots spread malicious software that can:
Vulnerability Scanners scan websites and servers for security weaknesses. They can:
Card Cracking Bots use automated techniques to test combinations of payment card details. They can:
Inventory Hoarding Bots purchase large quantities of in-demand items to resell them at higher prices. They can:
Scraping Bots for Competitive Intelligence gather competitive data illicitly. They can:
Scalper/Sneaker Bots automate the process of purchasing limited-edition items, such as event tickets, gaming consoles, or high-demand sneakers, to resell them at higher prices. They can:
Download our comprehensive 2024 Australian Account Takeover Security Survey for insights on account protection strategies and emerging threats.
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