In this captivating episode, I sit down with Dan Woods, former FBI Special Agent, CIA Cyber-Operations Officer, and now the Global Head of Intelligence at F5, to explore the world of fraud protection and bot detection. Dan sheds light on the inner workings of bots, mitigation strategies, and reveals specific examples of malicious bot activities targeting banks, hotels, airlines, insurance companies, and social media sites.
We delve into the surge of marketplaces like Genesis Marketplace, which provide attackers with an avenue to buy digital fingerprints, and discuss the implications for cybersecurity. Finally, Dan shares his expert advice on what organizations can do to address bot threats and the critical need for neutral third-party validation of bot traffic.
Join us for this eye-opening conversation with a cybersecurity veteran who has dedicated his career to staying one step ahead of the ever-evolving cyber threats.