Topic: bot identification
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Block AI Crawbers: Robots.txt vs Server Settings
Organizations can block AI crawlers using either robots.txt directives or server-level controls, with the choice depending on specific infrastructure and security requirements. Robots.txt offers granular control and is supported by major AI companies, but its effectiveness relies on voluntary com...
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Microsoft boosts Teams meetings with smarter bot protection
Microsoft has launched a new Teams admin policy that automatically detects and blocks unauthorized third-party bots from joining meetings, requiring all bots to be approved by organizers even in meetings where participants can bypass the lobby. The policy, now available across major platforms and...
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Reddit to Require Human Verification for Suspicious Accounts
Reddit is introducing a system to label registered automated accounts with "[APP]" and will monitor for suspicious unlabeled accounts, potentially requiring human verification from their holders. The verification process may use passkey checks, biometric services, or third-party ID verification i...
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Intent: The Real Difference Between Bots and Humans
Modern cybersecurity must shift from distinguishing human vs. automated users to identifying malicious intent behind online actions. AI-powered tools can mimic human behavior accurately, making detection reliant on analyzing behavioral patterns and underlying harmful purposes. Intent-based detect...
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