GenAI bots could well be scraping your web apps, researchers warn

Gray bots, a type of GenAI scraper bot, are extracting massive amounts of data from websites without permission. These bots occupy a middle ground between helpful and harmful bots, but can be highly aggressive. Barracuda's research found millions of requests from these bots in just 30 days. Their activities raise concerns about data privacy, copyright infringement, and disruption to web operations. This trend poses challenges for businesses in tracking genuine traffic and protecting sensitive information.