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

Bots made up a bigger proportion of global internet traffic than humans for the first time
Bots made up a bigger proportion of global internet traffic than humans for the first time (iStock/ Getty Images)
  • 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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