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Definition
Bot detection is the process of identifying whether an online action is coming from a real person or an automated program. It can look at signals such as behavior patterns, device details, request frequency, mouse movement, typing speed, and login activity.

Why it matters
Bot detection matters because automated attacks can create fake accounts, test stolen passwords, scrape data, spam forms, or overload systems. It helps businesses separate normal user activity from suspicious automation before it turns into fraud or account abuse.

Example use case
A login page receives hundreds of attempts from the same network in a short time. Bot detection flags the pattern as automated activity and blocks or challenges the requests before more accounts are targeted.