Bots now account for over half of the internet traffic and they’re raising all kinds of hell

Thales says bots generated 53% of web traffic in 2025, overtaking human users.

Malicious bot activity made up 40% of traffic, while AI-driven attacks rose 12.5 times year over year.

The surge highlights growing risks of fraud, API abuse, and account takeover across online services.

The report suggests the internet is becoming increasingly machine-driven, with major security and infrastructure implications.