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Residential Proxies: Unmasking the Hidden Threat to Your Marketing

TL;DR

  • Residential proxies route internet traffic through real devices, masking IP addresses.
  • Fraudsters exploit residential proxies for ad fraud, web scraping, and product scalping.
  • Rotating residential proxies makes traditional IP blocking...

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How Fraudsters Are Using Test Credit Card Numbers

TL;DR: Fraudsters are increasingly using stolen credit card numbers for small “test” purchases to verify their validity before launching larger fraud. These low-dollar transactions can cost e-commerce businesses thousands through chargebacks, lost...

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Building a Winning Black Friday Marketing Strategy

TL;DR:

  • A strong Black Friday marketing strategy has to protect your ad budget from bots and human fraud farms.
  • Start holiday marketing campaigns early. The best Black Friday strategies begin months in advance to secure ad placements, test...

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What Is a Bot?

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Understanding Bots and Their Impact on Businesses

This blog provides an in-depth look at the dual nature of bots—both beneficial and harmful—and how they affect digital environments:

  1. Good Bots: Enhance functionalities and user engagement...

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Brand Safety: Are Your Ads Running on Illegal Streaming Sites?

TL;DR:

  • Brand safety incidents are on the rise; 68% of brands reported at least one unsafe placement in 2024.
  • Illegal streaming sites remain highly profitable, earning over $227M a year in ad revenue.
  • Unsafe ads cost brands big; incidents average...

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6 min read

Mobile Ad Fraud: What You Need to Know

TL;DR: Mobile ad fraud uses malicious apps and software to fake impressions, clicks, and leads, often without users' knowledge.

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4 min read

Bot Farms: What They Are & How They're Used

TL;DR:Understanding and Combating Bot Farms.

  • Definition: A bot farm is a network of bots spread across multiple locations, used to mimic human online interactions.
  • Types: Includes click bots, bot form-fills, social media bots, and scraper bots.
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Watch Out for These Bad Bots

TL;DR: Bad bots are a significant threat to digital marketing, with nearly one-third of online traffic attributed to them. Understanding and guarding against these bots is crucial. Key points include:

  • Diversity of Bots: Not all bots are harmful;...

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Online Survey Scams and How To Spot Them

TL;DR: Online survey scams deceive consumers into providing personal information under the guise of legitimate surveys, often leading to identity theft and other types of fraud.

  • Nature of Survey Scams: Scams often mimic legitimate surveys,...

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3 min read

How to Identify & Stop Instagram Spam Bots

TL;DR: Engagement is crucial for performance marketers, but Instagram bots inflate metrics, waste ad spend, and damage brand reputation. Learn how to identify and stop these bots to protect your campaigns.

Main Points:

  • Instagram Bot Accounts 101:...

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