Bot
A bot (or, more specifically, an Internet bot) is a computer program that performs automated tasks on top of a network (commonly the Internet).[2] Bots carry out repetitive and predefined tasks, often in a manner that mimics human behavior.[3] Due to their automated nature, bots can complete tasks more efficiently and at a larger scale than humans. Compared with other software applications, the time needed to develop and deploy bots (especially those that do not converse with online users) is relatively short.[2] Consequently, bots hold a significant presence on the Internet and power core components of the modern Web, such as search engines. In light of this ability, however, bots are frequently utilized to execute a variety of malicious activities.
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History
Design
Types of bots
Examples of bots
Traffic and management
Ethical concerns
See also
References
- ↑ Suchacka, G., & Iwański, J. (2020). Identifying legitimate web users and bots with different traffic profiles — an information bottleneck approach. Knowledge-Based Systems, 197, 3. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2020.105875
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cloudflare. (n.d.). How is an internet bot constructed? Cloudflare. Retrieved January 20, 2022, from https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/bots/how-is-an-internet-bot-constructed/
- ↑ Kaspersky. (2021, March 22). What are bots? – Definition and Explanation. Kaspersky. Retrieved January 20, 2022, from https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-are-bots
