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DataDome
Bot and fraud prevention software From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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DataDome is a cybersecurity company that provides bot management and online fraud prevention services.[1] It offers protection for websites, mobile applications, and APIs against automated threats such as credential stuffing and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.[2][3][4]
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History and overview
DataDome was founded in 2015 by Benjamin Fabre and Fabien Grenier and is headquartered in New York City.[5]
The company’s platform uses machine learning and behavioral analysis to detect and block automated traffic.[6] It evaluates requests based on IP reputation, device fingerprinting, and user behavior. Its services include bot detection, account protection, fraud prevention. and DDoS mitigation.[7][8]
Funding rounds include €2.5 million in 2017 led by ISAI and 50 Partners Capital,[9] $35 million in series B funding in 2021 led by Elephant,[10][11][12] and $42 million in series C funding in 2023 led by InfraVia Growth.[13][14][15]
In 2024, DataDome introduced Device Check, a tool that analyzes device signals to detect bots and reduce reliance on CAPTCHA.[16] The company also launched Ad Protect and Account Protect,[17] and expanded its public bug bounty program with YesWeHack.[18]
A 2024 report by DataDome found that 68% of U.S. websites lacked protection against basic automated attacks.[19] The platform integrates with cloud and on-premises systems, including Amazon Web Services[20][21] and Google Cloud.[22][23][24]
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Recognition
- Included in Gartner’s Market Guide for Online Fraud Detection (2021)[25][26]
- Received Cybersecurity Excellence Awards (2022, 2023)[27][28]
- Listed in The Forrester Wave: Bot Management Software (Q3 2024)[5][29][30]
- Received Cybersecurity Excellence Award for Fraud Prevention (2024)[31]
- Received Enterprise Security Tech Cybersecurity Top Innovation Award for Fraud Prevention (2024)[32]
- Named a finalist in the SC Awards for Best Application Security Solution (2025)[33]
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References
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