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NEW TECH: Cequence Security launches platform to shield apps, APIs from malicious botnets

The Last Watchdog

Stolen usernames and passwords are loaded up on botnets, which then relentlessly test them on account logon pages. These baseline account takeovers can then be leveraged to spread spam, distribute phishing scams, launch denial of service attacks, infiltrate and plunder networks, execute wire fraud and more.