Web scraping is a technique used to extract data from web pages. It can be used for legitimate purposes, such as price monitoring or market research. However, it can also be used for malicious purposes, such as stealing personal information or intellectual property, building fraudulent websites or creating duplicate sites for ad fraud purposes.


Barracuda Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security solution that can help to protect web applications from web scraping. It does this by blocking requests from bots that are known to be used for web scraping. Barracuda WAF also uses a variety of other techniques to detect and block malicious bots, such as anomaly detection and machine learning.


In addition to blocking web scraping requests, Barracuda WAF can also be used to:

- Identify and block bots that are using stolen credentials.
- Identify and block bots that are trying to exploit vulnerabilities in web applications.
- Monitor web traffic for suspicious activity.
- Generate reports on web scraping activity.

Barracuda WAF is a valuable tool for protecting web applications from web scraping and other threats. It is a good option for businesses of all sizes, including e-commerce websites, financial institutions, and government agencies.


Here are some specific features of Barracuda WAF that can help protect against web scraping:

- Bot mitigation: Barracuda WAF uses a variety of techniques to detect and block malicious bots, including signature-based detection, anomaly detection, and machine learning.
- Rate limiting: Barracuda WAF can be configured to limit the number of requests that can be made from a single IP address in a given period of time. This can help to prevent bots from overwhelming a web application.
- Geolocation: Barracuda WAF can be configured to block traffic from specific countries or regions. This can help to protect against bots that are originating from known hostile or high-risk locations.
- Reporting: Barracuda WAF generates reports on web traffic, including information about bot activity. This information can be used to identify and block malicious bots.


If you are concerned about web scraping, we recommend that you consider using Barracuda WAF. It is a valuable tool that can help to protect your web applications from this threat. Please get in contact with us if you are interested in Barracuda Web Application Firewalls. If you would like to learn more about Barracuda products and solutions, please see our partner page.


Posted: August 25, 2023
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Categories: Technology Posts , Cyber Security Posts
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Author: Rebecca Hamer