Security News > 2021 > September > Bot attack volumes growing 41% year over year, human-initiated attacks down 29%

Bot attack volumes grew 41% year over year with human-initiated attacks falling 29%, according to a report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

The report confirms earlier trend patterns showing the financial services industry and media businesses bear the brunt of increased automated bot network attacks.

The report analyzed 28.7 billion transactions over the six-month period, up 28% year over year, attributed to increased transaction volumes from existing customers and an increased customer base.

The first half of 2021 saw geographical shifts in attack volume observed across transactions.

Based on bot IP addresses, Mexico joins Brazil on the top ten list of largest originators of bot attacks by volume, further establishing Latin America as a hotspot for both automated and human-initiated attacks.

Key findings Bot attacks increase globally - All regions have recorded growth in bot volume between January-June 2021 in comparison to the same period last year.

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