ASSASSIN

Prevent Data scraping with Sentor's ASSASSIN

Almost all companies in the online business dependant on making information available to the public suffer from data scraping attacks. During these attacks scrapers systematically steal information from the company's website and use it to boost competing businesses – in clear breach of the site's terms and conditions. Where none existed before, Sentor has developed a sharp tool for protecting online businesses against the increasing threat of scraping.

How does data scraping affect online companies?

Say you own an online directory. What would happen if a competing company downloads huge amounts of information from your website adding it to its own database? The answer is they would be able to offer a better service than you – for no money invested – thereby drawing traffic and advertisers away from your site – ultimately decreasing your profit.

What's the solution to the scraping problem?

In order to protect your online business against scraping you need an advanced system which can analyse traffic and raise the alarm when someone downloads too much information from your database.

The problem is that many scrapers disguise themselves as regular users and certain legitimate traffic looks like scraping, for example search engine robots. In such a complex situation, how can a computer program distinguish between good and bad behaviour?

The answer is simple: It can't. At least not without human supervision. In order to be effective the system must be managed by experienced operators. Only then can you reach effective protection against scraping and be sure that legitimate users won't be affected.

The solution is spelled ASSASSIN

Are you powerless in the face of scraping attacks at your website? Sentor has developed a managed anti-scraping service – ASSASSIN – which effectively detects and blocks the most sophisticated scraper, in real time.

ASSASSIN analyses the traffic at your website – around the clock – and raises the alarm when scraping is suspected. Sentor's security operators evaluate the alarm and act according to a response plan that we have drawn up together with you. We guarantee that all scraping activity at your website will be blocked within 45 minutes of detection, thereby effectively protecting your intellectual property.

Stop the information theft now

Let Sentor and ASSASSIN solve your scraping problem. Call us at +46 8 545 333 00 or e-mail info@sentormss.com and we will discuss in further detail how our system can help retaining your advertisers and users by stopping the information thefts at your website. Read more about how to block scraping on our other site.

Are you uncertain if your company is at risk?

All online businesses dependent on the sharing of information on their websites are threatened by scraping. Examples of these include online directories, trading sites, dating sites, travel agencies, property sites and betting sites. Contact us and we will let you know if your company is at risk.

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