# Bot mitigation

## What is bot mitigation ?

**Bot mitigation** is the process of detecting, analyzing, and blocking unwanted or malicious bot traffic on your website, application, or API.

While some bots (like search engine crawlers) are helpful, many are harmful and are responsible for :

* Scraping content
* Executing DDoS attacks
* Creating fake accounts
* Spreading malware

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## Why bot traffic is dangerous

Bad bots now account for **over 47% of global internet traffic**, causing issues such as :

* Slower site performance
* Stolen data and content
* Fake form submissions and account creation
* DDoS attacks that crash websites
* Fraud and unauthorized access

## CloudFilt - The smart way to stop malicious bots

**CloudFilt** is a cloud-native bot mitigation solution that leverages **AI, behavioral analysis, and threat intelligence** to detect and block malicious bots in real time. It is fast, scalable, and compatible with :

* WordPress
* Shopify
* Magento
* PHP, Django, ASP.net, Go, and more

## Key threats cloudFilt protects against

* **Data Scraping** : Blocks bots attempting to steal prices, content, or sensitive customer info
* **Malware Distribution** : Prevents bots from injecting or spreading malicious links
* **DDoS Attacks** : Mitigates traffic surges from botnets that can crash or slow down your site
* **Fake Account Creation** : Stops bots from registering spam accounts used for scams or fraud
* **Account Takeover (ATO)** : Detects login abuse and credential stuffing attempts

## Why choose cloudFilt ?

* **Real-Time Detection** : Instantly blocks stealthy bots using behavioral analysis, fingerprinting, and traffic patterns
* **Seamless Integration** : Works with CMS platforms and custom frameworks without technical expertise
* **High Performance** : Lightweight, scalable, and designed to protect without slowing down your site
* **Full Visibility** : Provides detailed reports on bot activity, blocked IPs, and threat types via your dashboard


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