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Anthony Cuthbertson

What to know about bots making up the majority of internet traffic

Bots now account for over half of all internet traffic, surpassing human traffic for the first time in 2024.
"Bad bots" reached their highest level since 2013, posing increased cybersecurity risks.
AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are being exploited by cybercriminals for sophisticated attacks, including spamming and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks.
Financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce are the most targeted industries.
The rise of accessible AI tools has made it easier for attackers to create and deploy malicious bots at scale.

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