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Fastly Threat Insights Report Reveals Organizations are Fighting Back Against the Rise of the Bots
SAN FRANCISCO, December 18, 2025--Fastly, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLY), a leader in global edge cloud platforms, today released its latest Threat Insights Report, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving bot landscape and its implications for businesses. Drawing from trillions of application and API requests across Fastly’s global network, the report highlights how automated traffic is reshaping industries, forcing organizations to adapt their strategies to manage both the risks and opportunities bot
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