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Fastly Threat Insights Report

AI, Bots, and the Agentic Future of the Web

As automated traffic reaches parity with human activity, the traditional "block or allow" approach is no longer enough. The Q2 2026 report highlights the critical shifts every leader should have on their radar:

  • The 50/50 Split: Bots now drive 49% of all web traffic, making automated management a core business requirement, not just a security add-on.
  • The "Origin Tax": Bots account for 60% of all origin requests, forcing companies to pay massive infrastructure and egress costs for zero business value.
  • 99% Unwanted Noise: Nearly all bot traffic is unverified or deceptive, meaning business leaders are likely making strategic decisions based on corrupted data.
  • AI Content Theft: While only 1% of volume, AI bots pose the highest risk by ingesting intellectual property to serve it directly within LLMs, bypassing your site entirely.


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