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32% of Internet Traffic from Malicious Bots in 2023

2/5/2025

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In 2023, a staggering 32% of internet traffic was driven by malicious bots, threatening both consumers and businesses with financial losses and identity theft. With AI supercharging these bots, detection becomes increasingly challenging. Experts urge companies to adopt multi-factor authentication and robust bot detection measures to safeguard against these evolving threats.

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In 2023, a staggering 32% of internet traffic was driven by malicious bots, threatening both consumers and businesses with financial losses and identity theft. With AI supercharging these bots, detection becomes increasingly challenging. Experts urge companies to adopt multi-factor authentication and robust bot detection measures to safeguard against these evolving threats.