Industry Insights
See which sectors are leading in bot defense and who’s lagging behind.
REPORT
2024 Global Bot Security Report
We tested 14,000 websites against bots – see who passed and how your business can prepare.
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We compared industries, geographies, endpoints, and bot types.
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Sites vulnerable
The majority of the sites we tested allowed all our simple bot attacks.
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The least protected industries were health, luxury, retail & e-commerce.
The state of bot preparedness
The DataDome Global Bot Security Report 2024 provides critical insights into how companies are faring against bot threats and highlights where defenses are falling short. Using our BotTester tool, DataDome Advanced Threat Research evaluated 14,000+ popular website domains—across 18 industries in 7 major regions around the world—to measure their bot defense readiness. The conclusion? Too many businesses are unprepared against even the most basic bot attacks. How do you stack up?
Key findings from the 2024 report
- 65% of businesses are vulnerable to basic bot attacks, and only 8% are fully protected.
- Fake Chrome bots are among the hardest to detect, exposing businesses to advanced threats like account and payment fraud.
- E-commerce and healthcare are the least protected industries, with over 70% of websites failing our tests.
What's inside the report?
Global trends
Understand how your geo is targeted by simple and sophisticated bots.
Actionable Takeaways
We won’t just tell you the problems—we offer you solutions to tackle bot attacks.
FAQs
How does the Global Bot Security Report help my business?
The report provides exclusive insights into current bot attack trends, helping you understand the vulnerabilities in your industry and region, with practical recommendations for improving your defenses.
What are the most common types of bot attacks businesses face today?
Bot attacks come in many forms, with the most common including:
- Scraping: Bots extract valuable data from websites, such as pricing and content.
- Account Fraud (ATO): Bots use stolen credentials to take over legitimate user accounts.
- Payment Fraud: Bots attempt to exploit payment systems, leading to fraudulent transactions.
- DDoS Attacks: Bots overwhelm websites with traffic, causing downtime or service disruption.
How vulnerable are businesses to simple bot attacks?
Our latest report shows that 65% of businesses are completely unprotected against simple bot attacks. Without protection, they are highly vulnerable to scraping, fraud, and DDoS attacks, which can lead to financial losses and reputational damage.
Which industries are most at risk of bot attacks?
Industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, and luxury are particularly exposed, with over 70% of websites failing to block bot attacks. Gambling and media are the most protected sectors, but no industry is fully immune to bot-driven threats.
How can I protect my business from bot attacks?
Businesses can safeguard themselves by implementing comprehensive bot protection solutions like DataDome. Our platform provides real-time, AI-driven defenses that block both simple and sophisticated bots across all entry points—websites, mobile apps, and APIs. You can also assess your website’s resilience using our free BotTester tool.
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