Bots, though not intentionally harmful, can inundate web applications with an overwhelming amount of traffic, resembling the actions of malicious actors.

New WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Discovers 94% Increase in Network Malware as Cybercriminals Exploit Advanced, Encrypted Connections
WatchGuard Technologies’ Q4 2024 Internet Security Report highlights a 94% increase in network-based malware detections, a 6% increase in Gateway AntiVirus detections, a 74% increase