Exposing Bots and API Scanners with ZeroWeb Defense Sensor

Modern web applications face a constant barrage of automated attacks. From credential stuffing to API abuse, malicious bots and scanners test your defenses 24/7. ZeroWeb Defense Sensor turns these automated attacks against the attackers by deploying intelligent web lures that expose malicious actors.

The Automated Attacks Epidemic

Over 40% of web traffic is now generated by bots, and malicious bots account for nearly 25% of all internet traffic. Traditional web application firewalls (WAF) and bot management solutions rely on signatures and behavioral patterns—techniques that sophisticated attackers easily bypass with distributed, low-and-slow attacks.

ZeroWeb Defense Sensor exposes malicious bots and scanners before they reach production

Introducing ZeroWeb Defense Sensor

Our web deception technology creates realistic lures—hidden endpoints, fake APIs, and honey pages—that attract automated scanners and bots. When malicious actors interact with these decoys, ZeroWeb immediately identifies and blocks them while providing intelligence about their techniques and objectives.

We were shocked to discover how many automated attacks we were missing. ZeroWeb revealed attackers probing our APIs weeks before they attempted actual exploitation. We blocked them before they could cause any damage.

David Park, Head of Security at FinTech Platform

Deception Capabilities for Web Applications

• Hidden Endpoints: Deploy invisible API endpoints that only scanners can find, instantly identifying malicious actors
• Honey Pages: Create believable but fake pages that attract bot traffic and credential stuffing attempts
• Fake APIs: Simulated API endpoints that respond to requests but serve as detection traps
• Decoy Credentials: Embed fake credentials in your frontend that attackers will attempt to use
• Honeytoken Links: Links placed in error pages or JavaScript that trigger alerts when followed

How ZeroWeb Protects Your Applications

ZeroWeb Defense Sensor integrates seamlessly with your existing web applications:

1. Deploy Deception Layer: Our JavaScript snippet or reverse proxy adds deception without code changes
2. Analyze Traffic Patterns: Machine learning identifies legitimate user vs. bot behaviors
3. Deploy Targeted Lures: Dynamically deploy decoys based on observed attack patterns
4. Block Malicious Actors: Automatically block IPs and sessions that interact with decoys
5. Provide Attack Intelligence: Detailed reports on attacker techniques, targeting, and persistence

Threats ZeroWeb Exposes

• Credential Stuffing: Detects when bots test stolen credentials against login decoys
• API Scanners: Identifies tools probing your API structure and endpoints
• Web Vulnerability Scanners: Catches automated tools looking for SQL injection, XSS, and other vulnerabilities
• Data Scrapers: Detects bots attempting to harvest content or user data
• Account Takeover Attempts: Identifies when attackers target specific user accounts

ZeroWeb Defense Sensor doesn't just block bad actors—it provides complete visibility into who is targeting your applications, what they're looking for, and how they operate. This intelligence allows you to strengthen your defenses and anticipate future attacks.

Stop reacting to web attacks after they've already impacted your business. With ZeroWeb, you can detect and block malicious actors before they ever touch your production applications.