{"id":4006,"date":"2025-08-27T07:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T05:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=4006"},"modified":"2025-08-27T07:36:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T05:36:11","slug":"bot-attacks-what-they-are-and-how-to-stop-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/bot-attacks-what-they-are-and-how-to-stop-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Bot Attacks: What They Are and How to Stop Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

We spend more and more time online, use multiple devices throughout the day, and move fluidly between websites, apps, and social media.<\/span><\/p>\n

But while we browse, bots do too. And many of them are <\/span>looking for vulnerabilities<\/b>,<\/span> stealing data,<\/b> or<\/span> crashing servers.<\/b>. This is called a <\/span>bot attack<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we are going to explain what exactly a bot attack is, why they are a real threat to both individuals and businesses, and how you can<\/span> protect yourself effectively. <\/b>. We will also tell you about <\/span> Qondar,<\/b> an Enthec tool designed to help you with that protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a bot attack?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A bot is an automated program designed to perform tasks without human intervention. In principle, they’re not bad: some bots are used to index web pages (like Google’s), to automate repetitive tasks, or even to provide customer service. <\/span><\/p>\n

The problem arises when they are used for malicious purposes.<\/b>. So we’re talking about bot attacks: automated actions aimed at exploiting, spying on, or harming systems, services, or people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bot attacks can take many forms. Some common examples include: <\/span><\/p>\n