Attack Types

Bots are a major threat to online businesses. They can be used to carry out a wide range of attacks that can cause significant damage to your website and business. They are always evolving and becoming more sophisticated, making it difficult to detect and block them. Here are some of the most common types of attacks that bots can carry out.

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Carding

Bots test stolen credit cards via micro-transactions.

Web Scraping (Data Harvesting)

Bots extract data without permission.

Credential Stuffing

Bots use stolen credentials for unauthorized access.

Checkout Bots

Bots buy limited-stock items unfairly.

Fake Account Creation

Bots create fraudulent user accounts.

Inventory Hoarding

Bots hoard products in carts without buying.

Fake Reviews

Bots generate deceptive online reviews.

Gift Card Fraud

Bots test stolen gift card numbers.

Referer and Affiliate Fraud

Bots manipulate referral and affiliate programs.

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