How do bots contribute to credential stuffing attacks, and how can bot protection help prevent them?

Bots contribute to credential stuffing attacks by systematically trying large sets of usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. These bots are automated tools that can rapidly test various combinations of login credentials obtained from previous data breaches. Bot protection helps prevent these attacks by detecting and blocking suspicious bot activity, implementing measures like CAPTCHA challenges, rate limiting, IP blocking, and behavioral analysis to differentiate between human users and malicious bot traffic. By effectively identifying and mitigating bot activity, bot protection can significantly reduce the success rate of credential stuffing attacks.