DataDome, a leading provider of AI-powered online fraud and bot management, has recently announced the expansion of its bot bounty program to the public in partnership with ethical hacking platform YesWeHack. This initiative aims to encourage external researchers to rigorously test DataDome’s protection and identify any potential vulnerabilities.
The technical challenge will involve participants implementing a scraping bot to scrape as much content as possible from two dedicated websites without being blocked by DataDome’s solution. Rewards for successful challenges range from €200 to €5,000, based on various reporting scenarios. The bot bounty program was initially launched as a private initiative in 2018, with the internet’s top bot builders attempting to break DataDome’s defenses, resulting in over 80,000 monthly attempts.
Gilles Walbrou, Chief Technology Officer at DataDome, expressed the company’s belief in collaboration and transparency being essential in the ongoing battle against fraudsters. He stated, “This expanded program is not just a challenge to external researchers; it is a testament to our belief that collaboration and transparency are key components in the ongoing battle against fraudsters targeting our customers worldwide.”
DataDome’s award-winning bot and online fraud solution is designed to detect and mitigate attacks on mobile apps, websites, and APIs in real-time, protecting more than 300 enterprises from threats such as account takeover, scraping, payment fraud, DDoS attacks, and credential stuffing.
Guillaume Vassault-Houlière, CEO, and co-founder of YesWeHack, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, “Following the success of DataDome’s invite-only program, we’re delighted that this fellow cybersecurity leader is ready to further harden its award-winning products with the full power of our crowdsourced security testing.”
Security researchers and enthusiasts interested in participating in the bot bounty program can find detailed information, guidelines, and submission instructions on YesWeHack’s website.
This announcement comes on the heels of several recent achievements by DataDome, including the company’s ranking as the #1 in the Winter 2024 G2 Grid Report for Bot Detection and Mitigation, the release of Device Check, the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, inclusion in the 2023 Inc. 5000, the expansion of its channel partner program, and the closing of $42M in Series C funding. DataDome has also received widespread recognition for its market-leading detection and mitigation capabilities, including being the only bot detection & mitigation provider to rank on G2’s prestigious Best Security Products of 2024 list, as well as various industry awards for innovation in bot mitigation.
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About DataDome
DataDome’s bot and online fraud protection provides unparalleled accuracy and zero compromise in detecting and mitigating attacks. The company’s machine learning solution analyzes 5 trillion data points per day to adapt to new threats in real-time. DataDome’s 24/7 SOC experts protect hundreds of high-profile brands worldwide, including SoundCloud, Rakuten, AllTrails, Scentbird, and Helly Hansen. The company is recognized as a Strong Performer in the 2022 Forrester Wave: Bot Management, a top G2 Leader in Bot Detection & Mitigation in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and is the only bot detection & mitigation provider to make G2’s prestigious Best Security Products of 2024 list.