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Evolution of Scalper Bots Part 6: The Hidden Economy of Scalper Bot Licenses

Nov 28, 2024 By Threat Research Team In Netacea
Welcome back to The Evolution of Scalper Bots series. In our previous blog, we analyzed the rise of professional scalper bot ecosystems. This included cook groups, bots-as-a-service platforms, and retail scalping’s emergence. As technical advancements drove fierce competition, we unraveled the complex dynamics of this controversial industry.
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How Is API Abuse Different from Web Application Attacks by Bots?

Nov 27, 2024 By Wallarm In Wallarm
API abuse and web application bot attacks are often confused. This is understandable, as both involve automated interactions and are usually executed by bots. Both attack vectors are prevalent; criminals are always eager to disrupt the foundations on which businesses base their operations to achieve their malicious goals and they frequently automate their actions for maximum results.
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Ask the Experts: Black Friday Bot Attacks

Nov 19, 2024 By Alex McConnell In Netacea
As Black Friday approaches, retailers are gearing up for the inevitable surge in online traffic. But cybercriminals are also preparing for this high-stakes season, fine-tuning their bot attack strategies to exploit inventory, pricing, and customer accounts. To shed light on these threats and what retailers can do to prepare, we consulted five experts from Netacea who shared their insights on the bot attack landscape during Black Friday and beyond.
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Evolution of Scalper Bots Part 5: The Rise of Retail Scalping

Nov 14, 2024 By Threat Research Team In Netacea
Welcome back to our Evolution of Scalper Bots series from the Netacea Threat Intel Center. In our previous blog, we reviewed the early days of anti-bot legislation and its limitations, especially around ticket scalping. Traditional defenses like CAPTCHA quickly became insufficient, which spurred the development of bot management solutions.
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How Bot Expertise Stopped the Google Translate Bot Proxy Technique

Nov 13, 2024 By Alex McConnell In Netacea
Bot attacks are evolving to become more sophisticated. Attackers have built businesses around the data and assets they extract with bots, so they constantly seek ways to bypass defenses. Developers work tirelessly to assess bot defenses and find new methods to evade them. Traditional, client-side defenses are visible to attackers, making it easier for them to bypass. But even advanced defenses must stay alert, embedding bot expertise to keep pace with these evolving tactics.
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The Botnet is Back: SSC STRIKE Team Uncovers a Renewed Cyber Threat

Nov 12, 2024 By SecurityScorecard In SecurityScorecard
A silent danger is sweeping through the world’s critical infrastructure. The SecurityScorecard STRIKE Team has uncovered a resurgence of Volt Typhoon—a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group from the Asia-Pacific region, known for its precision and persistence. This is no ordinary attack. Volt Typhoon exploits unprotected, outdated edge devices within targeted critical infrastructure.
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Evolution of Scalper Bots Part 4: New Bot Tactics vs. Anti-Bot Tools and Legislation

Oct 17, 2024 By Threat Research Team In Netacea
Welcome back to our Evolution of Scalper Bots series. In our last post, we explored how scalper bots expanded into new markets from 2010 to 2014. We saw the scalper bot industry rise and a technological arms race begin between developers and retailers. As we delve into the period of 2015 to 2017, this battle intensifies. Scalper bots become more sophisticated, retailers implement new countermeasures, and legal challenges emerge.
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Cybersecurity Sessions S03E03 - Stuart Seymour (Group CISO, Virgin Media O2)

Oct 15, 2024 By Netacea In Netacea
In this insightful episode, Stuart Seymour, Group CISO and CSO at Virgin Media O2, joins Andrew Ash (CISO, Netacea) to discuss how his experience as a British Army Captain shaped his unique leadership style in cybersecurity. Stuart also shares his passion for building diverse, neurodiverse teams, drawing from his own experience with dyslexia. He dives into the growing importance of AI in SOCs and the complex challenges of navigating global cybersecurity regulations. A must-listen for anyone looking to understand the evolving role of a CISO in today's landscape.
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