# AI Bot Attacks Explode 1,250% in 2025

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ai-bot-attacks-explode-1250-in-2025/  
Published: 2026-06-20  
Updated: 2026-06-20  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

The internet has officially hit a tipping point. Thales reports that AI-driven bot attacks surged 12.5x this year, with automated traffic now eclipsing human activity. Malicious bots are aggressively targeting APIs and identity systems to bypass defenses. Security is no longer about blocking; it’s about managing the invisible flood of AI agents interacting with your data at machine speed.