In a recent cybercrime report, LexisNexis said that automated bot attacks are most likely to threaten financial services businesses, with 683 million attacks recorded, a 28% increase year-over-year.
Automated bot cyberattacks up 41%: LexisNexis
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In a recent cybercrime report, LexisNexis said that automated bot attacks are most likely to threaten financial services businesses, with 683 million attacks recorded, a 28% increase year-over-year.