How malicious bots interact with an online contest with gamification : A study in methods for identifying and protecting against bots

Setting up online contests with gamification is an effective marketing method, but which brings security complications. By having rewards with high value, cheaters are attracted to participate with the use of malicious bots. To distinguish bots from humans different methods are used which are divide...

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Main Authors: Ljung, Fredrik, Arnflo, Oscar
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: KTH, Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC) 2016
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-186445