AI Web Crawlers Force Website Operators to Take Extreme Defensive Measures
Website operators are implementing drastic countermeasures against aggressive AI web crawlers that overwhelm infrastructure and generate up to 97% of traffic. From country-wide blocks to computational puzzles, these defensive tactics impact legitimate users while highlighting the growing conflict between AI companies and online infrastructure maintainers.
Cybercriminals Deploy Sophisticated Fake CAPTCHA Scams in Rising Wave of Attacks
Security experts warn of an alarming increase in cyberattacks using deceptive CAPTCHA verification pages to spread malware, with thousands of victims in recent months. The sophisticated scams impersonate trusted brands and trick users into executing malicious code disguised as verification prompts.
Inside Canva's Global Service Outage: A Chain Reaction of Technical Challenges
A routine deployment at Canva spiraled into a major service disruption when CDN routing issues combined with API gateway limitations to create a perfect storm. The incident revealed crucial insights about system resilience and the importance of human intervention in crisis management.