Bot protection stories
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Largest navigation device maker combats bots with Cequence's API Spartan
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
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.
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APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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research
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.
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Threat spotlight - How attackers are targeting your web applications right now
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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breach prevention
Cyberattacks on web applications have surged, Barracuda has defended against over 18bn such attacks in 2023 alone, with web apps providing a prime target for cyber attackers due to vulnerabilities and valuable data.
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Appdome partners with JetBrains TeamCity for secure app delivery boost
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Appdome and JetBrains TeamCity have collaborated to enhance the secure delivery of mobile apps with automated cyber defence.
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Bad bots make up 30% of internet traffic and they’re after APIs
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
APIs are designed to connect and share data with other applications – and it can be easy to underestimate just how exposed that data is.
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Generative AI: A disruptive force at the hands of cyber attackers
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Generative AI tools in the wrong hands are a serious threat, which is why their use must be regulated properly.
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Three ways to overcome cybersecurity staff shortages
Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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it training
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rpa
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cybersecurity
Given the shrinking cybersecurity talent pool and surge in cyberattacks, organisations must adjust their approach to managing their cybersecurity programs.
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Thales takes cybersecurity to next level with Imperva acquisition
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Thales to acquire cybersecurity firm Imperva for $3.6bn, aiming to boost its cybersecurity capabilities and create a global integrated player.
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Barracuda launches new Application Protection plans
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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ddos
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firewalls
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application security
Barracuda Networks launches Application Protection plans to simplify website and application security. Plans include machine learning and zero trust security.
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F5 helps defend against sophisticated bot attacks on AWS
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
AWS customers using Amazon CloudFront can now easily deploy F5 distributed high efficacy AI-driven cloud bot defence.
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How a major electronics retailer ended the bot menace on its portal
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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bots
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cyber attacks
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online shopping
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.
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Why enhancing bot protection for web and API endpoints matters
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber attacks
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bots
The growing threat of malicious bots is putting businesses at risk. Find out how to protect your organization with an effective anti-bot solution.
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Telstra, F5 team up to bolster services and solutions
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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ddos
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Telstra and F5 join forces to enhance their services and solutions, offering customers leading digital experiences.
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Greater API usage raises concerns for protection - report
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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cybersecurity
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research
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radware
Radware's State of API Security report reveals that 92% of organizations have increased API usage, but many have a false sense of security.
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Could New Zealanders initiate a cyber attack from within?
Fri, 27th May 2022
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risk & compliance
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The threat landscape is significantly increasing worldwide, and the opportunities it presents are a growing concern in Aotearoa.
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Asia Pacific plagued by sophisticated bad bots - report
Wed, 25th May 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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bots
The three most common bot attacks were account takeover, content or price scraping, and scalping to obtain limited-availability items.
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Barracuda launches new capabilities for API Protection
Fri, 20th May 2022
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data protection
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks expands its Barracuda Cloud Application Protection with new API security capabilities and client-side protection.
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The 'A-B-C' of effective application security
Tue, 17th May 2022
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ddos
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firewalls
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devops
Software applications have been a key tool for businesses for decades, but the way they are designed and operated has changed during the past few years.
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Supply chain disruptions continue to escalate - Forrester
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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supply chain systems
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inventory management systems
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semiconductor
Supply chain disruptions are becoming the new normal, according to analyst firm Forrester, with shortages affecting everything from appliances to automobiles.
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How to protect applications across multiple clouds
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
Deploying and managing web application firewalls in cloud environments is a challenge, says Radware's Yaniv Hoffman.