- Commerce industry attacks have doubled, reaching 31% of all attacks in Q1 2025.
- Bots account for 37% of all internet traffic, with 89% considered unwanted.
- High technology organizations were the most targeted, with 35% of observed attacks.
Fastly, Inc. (FSLY, Financial), a leader in global edge cloud platforms, has released its Q1 2025 Threat Insights Report. The report highlights a significant shift in cyber-attack focus towards the commerce industry, where attack volumes doubled from 15% in Q1 2024 to 31% in Q1 2025. This underscores the increased vulnerability of e-commerce platforms to cyber threats.
The report also reveals that 37% of observed internet traffic originates from bots, with a staggering 89% classified as unwanted. This includes malicious activities such as account takeovers, ad fraud, and data theft. Identifying and managing bot traffic is crucial for businesses, with unwanted traffic posing a threat to security and performance.
Commerce websites are notably affected, attracting 39% of unwanted bot traffic. The report further states that high technology organizations are the most targeted, representing 35% of observed attacks. Additionally, there were over 1.3 million attempted logins using compromised passwords daily in March 2025, often facilitated by proxy services.
Fastly’s report, drawing from 6.5 trillion monthly requests through its security solutions, provides vital insights for bolstering defenses against these sophisticated threats. For further details, the complete Fastly Q1 2025 Threat Insights Report is available online.
