Automated threat

An automated threat is a type of computer security threat to a computer network or web application, characterised by the malicious use of automated tools such as Internet bots.[1] Automated threats are popular on the internet as they can complete large amounts of repetitive tasks with almost no cost to execute.[2]

  1. ^ Watson, Colin (2015-10-26). "OWASP Automated Threat Handbook" (PDF). OWASP. OWASP. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  2. ^ "Security Insights: Defending Against Automated Threats | SecurityWeek.Com". www.securityweek.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.