Bots now make up 51% of internet traffic. And malicious bots? They account for 37% of all web traffic. AI is helping bots slip past defenses—making them smarter, faster, and harder to spot. The result? Account takeovers, scraping, and API abuse. David Holmes, CTO of Application Security at Imperva, joins DataEndure’s CTO Shahin Pirooz to explore the rise of bots and how to defend against them. 0:00 Rise of Bots… Read More
When Half the Internet Isn’t Human: The AI-Powered Bot Problem
Today, more than half of all internet traffic isn’t human: 51% is bots. And malicious bots? They now account for 37% of all web traffic. What started as an annoyance has become a serious security problem. AI is supercharging these attacks, making bots smarter, faster, and harder to stop. And businesses that rely on websites and applications are squarely in the crosshairs. From Simple Scripts to AI-Powered Attacks The first… Read More
Tech Leaders: Are You Ready for a Bot-Dominated Internet?
Join our livestream on Thursday, 9/25. Special guest David Holmes, CTO of Thales Application Security, joins us for a candid, eye-opening conversation about the shifting dynamics of internet traffic—and the implications for digital trust, security, and business resilience. According to Imperva’s latest report, a staggering 51% of internet traffic is now automated bots—not humans. This seismic shift is reshaping how we think about security, user experience, and the future of… Read More

