Security Google Google study shows the importance of recovery phone numbers Adding a phone number to your Google account helps keep it secure By Rob Thubron, May 20, 2019, 8:16 AM
Tech Culture Russian bots strike again, this time targeting a TV talent show for kids They ensured a millionaire's daughter won By Rob Thubron, May 17, 2019, 8:27 AM 18 comments
Security Software Mayhem is a machine that can automatically detect, exploit, and patch cybersecurity vulnerabilities Even security pros aren't safe from the robot revolution By Cohen Coberly, January 30, 2019, 6:04 AM 6 comments
The Web Tech Culture Over 40 percent of activity on the internet is fake As the internet becomes more fake, so do its users By Cal Jeffrey, December 28, 2018, 6:16 AM 14 comments
The Web Google's reCaptcha v3 arrives, detecting bots without using tests Pick all the squares that show happy web users By Rob Thubron, October 31, 2018, 5:25 AM
The Web Twitter loses another 9 million users but has more human activity Bots are getting the boot By Greg Synek, October 25, 2018, 9:40 AM
The Web Twitter suspends bot accounts spreading pro-Saudi tweets in wake of Khashoggi disappearance They used different strategies to avoid detection By Rob Thubron, October 19, 2018, 8:47 AM
Industry The Web Ticketmaster accused of working with scalpers to increase profits This looks like some shady practices by the firm By Rob Thubron, September 20, 2018, 6:58 AM
The Web Google reCAPTCHA 3 determines if you're human without using interactive tests No more picking out street signs By Rob Thubron, May 14, 2018, 1:38 PM 14 comments
Tech Culture The Web Snapchat mocks Facebook with its Russian bot filter Shots fired By Rob Thubron, April 2, 2018, 9:59 AM
Software The Web Twitter targets bots in crackdown on bulk tweets The company is banning the use of mass tweets, likes, and follows by third-party apps By Rob Thubron, February 22, 2018, 8:14 AM
Gaming Blizzard bans numerous cheaters after detection of bot use Botters beware By Cal Jeffrey, October 13, 2017, 3:17 PM 9 comments
Security Programmer fights back against phone scammers using army of bots Great to see scammers getting what they deserve By Rob Thubron, February 9, 2017, 9:30 AM 24 comments
The Web Bots are responsible for most of the world's internet traffic Automated software applications create more web traffic than humans By Rob Thubron, February 7, 2017, 9:37 AM 7 comments
The Web New York introduces harsher penalties for online ticket scalping The practice is now a Class A misdemeanor By Rob Thubron, November 30, 2016, 10:15 AM 6 comments
Security The FTC is investigating Ashley Madison following last year's hack By Shawn Knight, July 5, 2016, 5:30 PM
The Web Gaming Twitch sues makers of viewer-bots in crackdown on view-inflating practices By Rob Thubron, June 20, 2016, 9:30 AM
The Web Software Facebook invites developers to build Messenger bots to aid commerce, customer service and more By Shawn Knight, April 12, 2016, 3:30 PM
Industry The Web AP's college sports coverage to expand through the use of 'robot journalists' By Shawn Knight, March 5, 2015, 5:00 PM
The Web Security Google eliminates annoying Captchas with a checkbox to verify you aren't a robot By Shawn Knight, December 3, 2014, 5:00 PM 15 comments
The Web 'The Willy Report' digs into automated Mt. Gox Bitcoin trading By Shawn Knight, May 26, 2014, 5:30 PM
Security LinkedIn files lawsuit to stop unknown group from using bots to steal profile data By Shawn Knight, January 8, 2014, 5:30 PM 8 comments
Gaming Science Custom UT2004 bots are more human than real-life players By Rick Burgess, October 1, 2012, 3:30 PM 15 comments
The Web Web bots to blame for $1.5 billion in wasted ad money this year By Shawn Knight, October 1, 2012, 12:30 PM