Explore the evolution and challenges of bot detection in this 33-minute conference talk from AppSecUSA 2018. Delve into the world of advanced bot detection as David Senecal, a product architect with 15 years of experience, shares insights from his journey developing a comprehensive solution. Learn about various bot types, detection techniques, and real-world scenarios of bot operator reactions. Understand the critical importance of accuracy in fraud detection and discover how combining home-grown methods, commercial products, and good web design practices can effectively reduce the attack surface. Gain valuable knowledge on bot management, common attacks, and best practices to protect ecommerce and finance websites from sophisticated bot threats.