A small organization operating a public-facing website began experiencing abnormal traffic patterns shortly after launch. The traffic was not causing downtime but raised concerns about scraping, credential stuffing, and resource abuse.
Risk Identified
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High volume of automated requests
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Repeated access patterns inconsistent with human behavior
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Increased exposure to credential attacks and service degradation
Actions Taken
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Implemented anti-bot controls at the application edge
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Tuned request rate thresholds to distinguish human vs automated behavior
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Added logging to monitor bot activity trends over time
Outcome
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Significant reduction in automated traffic
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Improved site stability and performance
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Clear visibility into malicious vs legitimate requests
Why It Matters
New and small websites are frequently targeted by automated tools within days of going live. Early bot mitigation reduces attack surface and prevents follow-on attacks such as credential stuffing and denial-of-service.
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