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‘Bad bot’-based ticket scalpers a bane for major events

Imperva cyber security expert Reinhart Hansen says cloud-based mitigation is key.

Cyber criminals and scalpers are increasingly employing ‘bad bots’ to skip the ticketing queue.

Will Mace Mon, 18 Nov 2024

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Will Mace Mon, 18 Nov 2024
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