What are Bots?

Bots are commonly found in various places in the Internet. However, a large portion of them poses threats to both consumers and businesses. With advances in AI, and the numerous forms of frauds, bots are dangerous. These scams can leave serious consequences for unsuspecting victims, including financial loss, identity theft, and the spread of malware.

What Dangers Do Bots Pose?

Bots can target login portals, API endpoints, and public-facing systems. They can be used to perform distributed and anonymous attacks against victims. Some examples of these attacks include credential attacks, vulnerability scans, attempted exploitation, and service attacks.

What Can We Do About This?

Botnet traffic can be difficult to monitor. As security companies utilize automation and success to monitor botnet traffic, individuals should be aware of what cybercriminals can do. Hackers are using AI tools to bypass security measures and steal data. If the victim’s security measures are weak to begin with, then it is time to upgrade security measures and strengthen the system.

What Experts Say

David Brauchler, the technical director and head of AI and ML security at the NCC Group advises that people should better their knowledge when identifying a bot. There is only so much AI can do, and not all AI programs can be trusted in some circumstances. Be suspicious of unusual activity from a person you do not recognize.

Ken Dunham, the director of threat research at Qualys, recommends some practices to take place, including multi-factor authentication, bot detection scans, and regulatory monitoring your system for anomalies.

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