Bot protection stories

Appdome unveils mobile API defence that checks app, device and session identity before granting access, targeting bot abuse and takeover attacks.

Blackpepper turns to Fastly's Next-Gen WAF as online retail traffic surges and attack threats rise across its AWS-driven eCommerce sites.

Radware has unveiled Alteon Protect, a cloud-augmented add-on that brings real-time, low-latency ADC security to hybrid app and API estates.

Check Point tops GigaOm's 2025 Radar for cloud network security for a third year, named a Leader and Fast Mover for its unified platform.

F5 rolls out Distributed Cloud Services 7.0, boosting API discovery, threat detection and networking for complex hybrid multicloud setups.

LevelBlue and Akamai have teamed up to offer a managed web app and API security service, tackling rising threats with AI-driven, 24/7 protection and expert support.

Generative AI 'gray bots' are relentlessly bombarding websites, as revealed by cybersecurity firm Barracuda, posing significant operational threats.

A10 Networks is enhancing its security and AI solutions to help organisations manage cyber risks and optimise IT infrastructure amid rising threats.

Traceable AI has teamed up with AWS to bolster API security, enabling seamless integration through the AWS Marketplace amid rising threats to cloud-native systems.

Radware has unveiled EPIC-AI, a pioneering AI-driven security system, enhancing real-time threat detection, mitigation, and automated protection.

Fighting against costly bot attacks, the world's largest navigation device manufacturer has turned to Cequence's advanced bot detection and mitigation solution, API Spartan.

Cybersecurity firm Imperva has found that 71% of last year's web traffic was linked to APIs, acting as a major attack vector due to organisations' insufficient visibility, leading to a sharp rise in targeted attacks.

Appdome and JetBrains TeamCity have collaborated to enhance the secure delivery of mobile apps with automated cyber defence.

Generative AI tools in the wrong hands are a serious threat, which is why their use must be regulated properly.

Given the shrinking cybersecurity talent pool and surge in cyberattacks, organisations must adjust their approach to managing their cybersecurity programs.

Thales to acquire cybersecurity firm Imperva for $3.6bn, aiming to boost its cybersecurity capabilities and create a global integrated player.

Barracuda Networks launches Application Protection plans to simplify website and application security. Plans include machine learning and zero trust security.

A large electronic goods retailer is facing a major bot problem, with eight million visits in a week to scrape pricing and product info without permission.

Barracuda Networks expands its Barracuda Cloud Application Protection with new API security capabilities and client-side protection.

Are you an online retailer? This guide details the threats that you need to be aware of to keep safe in the biggest ever year of online shopping.