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The solution helps to achieve effective bot protection based on analysis of devices and behavioral signals that unmask automation. This gives users the advantage of a network effect as the platform adapts to retooling attempts across thousands of the world’s most highly trafficked apps. XC Cloud Bot Defense protects against a broad set of bot-based attacks including account takeover, carding, inventory hoarding, gift card bots, and scrapers. 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