Good Bot vs Bad Bots | Day 1 | Security Bootcamp Cloudways

Описание: 🛡️In this expert panel session from the Cloudways Security Bootcamp, leading security professionals from BlogVault, MalCare, and Limit Login Attempts dive deep into the growing threat of bot traffic. They discuss the differences between good and bad bots, share alarming trends in brute force attacks, and explain how to secure WordPress sites using layered security strategies, AI-driven defenses, and smart monitoring tools. This session is ideal for website owners, developers, and agencies looking to protect their digital presence in 2025 and beyond.

🎙️Host
Mohammad Moeez, Community Lead at Cloudways

🎙️Guests
Akshat Choudhary, CEO at BlogVault
Guriy Habarov, CTO at Limit Login Attempts
Greg Fisher, CMO at Limit Login Attempts

💡 Key takeaways from the session

Introduction 00:00
What is bot traffic issue and introduction of security experts from BlogVault, MalCare, and Limit Login Attempts.

Force Attack Trends 04:02
Brute force attacks on WordPress sites have increased by 120% YoY; China and Singapore are leading sources.

Mistakes in Bot Detection 06:05
Mistakes include using static IP lists, relying on isolated tools, and misunderstanding WordPress visibility.

About New Site Security 09:06
Newly launched sites are instantly vulnerable; attackers don’t wait for indexing.

AI-Powered Bots vs AI Defense 12:29
Bots are evolving to mimic human behavior—defense needs behavioral analysis and intelligent rate-limiting.

Internal Security Risks 15:39
Employees with poor password hygiene are often the weakest link; enforce organization-wide password policies.

Monitoring Login Attempts 19:51
Use plugins to track not just brute force attempts but successful and suspicious logins as well.

Emergency Action Plan 29:36
Immediate steps during an attack: scan with security tools, notify devs/hosts, block malicious IPs, and remove malware quickly.

Attack Agnosticism Across Industries 35:53
Brute force attacks target both small and large sites, often using smaller ones as launchpads.

The Future of Bot Mitigation 38:55
AI and machine learning will dominate both attacks and defenses; cloud-based, collaborative solutions are critical.

Tools Used by Hackers 46:45
Hackers often use malicious plugins (e.g., spam newsletters, shells) published online to compromise sites.

Layered Security as a Must 48:52
Relying solely on free tools is risky; a mix of tools like 2FA, malware scanning, and login protection is essential.

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