DataDome Research Discovers That 2 in 3 US Websites Are Unprotected Against Simple Bot Attacks
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DataDome, a leading provider of AI-powered online fraud and bot mitigation, unveiled insights from its US Bot Security Report, which found that a staggering 68% of US websites are unprotected against simple bot attacks, highlighting how vulnerable US businesses are to automated online threats. Findings show not only the significant risk websites face - especially as Americans head into the busy holiday shopping season - but also that traditional CAPTCHAs are no longer an effective tool in preventing automated attacks.
- Bots disrupt digital business operations, putting data security and the customer experience at risk, with severe consequences including financial losses and reputational damage.
- More specifically, the research found that a significant majority of US-based digital businesses are not adequately protected against simple bot attacks.
- It showed that:
More than 68% of US websites tested are unprotected against simple bot attacks. - 72.3% of e-commerce websites and 65.2% of classified ads websites failed all bot tests.