# Mitigate scraping and bot attacks with GraphOS

DevFeed: [Mitigate scraping and bot attacks with GraphOS](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/mitigate-scraping-and-bot-attacks-with-graphos-23455.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.apollographql.com/blog/mitigate-scraping-and-bot-attacks-with-graphos>)

Author: Shane Myrick

Published: 2023-07-14T13:19:39Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Apollo Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/apollo-blog.md>)

Topics: [GraphOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/graphos.md>), [GraphQL](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/graphql.md>), [Bot](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bot.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [API](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/api.md>)

Tags: [api](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/api.md>), [bots](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bots.md>), [graphos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/graphos.md>), [graphql](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/graphql.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>)

## AI overview

This tutorial discusses protecting GraphQL APIs from abusive bots and scraping while continuing to allow legitimate search-engine crawlers. It presents Apollo GraphOS as a solution with runtime security features and discusses risks such as exposed introspection, custom data-extraction requests, and limitations of authentication alone.

## Source excerpt

This post is a part of our "How to build connected travel apps with Apollo GraphOS" series. Also in this series: - Delivering personalized travel experiences with GraphQL - Ship products faster with SDUI - Seamlessly integrate with partners to enhance the travel experience In this digital age, where data and connectivity are a vital part of a company's business, APIs have become essential tools for developers to enhance their applications.