Memory scalpers hunt scarce DRAM with bot blitz
Summary
Web scraping bots are being deployed to scour e-commerce sites for scarce DRAM inventory. Malicious actors are then buying up this hardware to resell it at inflated prices, adding further pressure to the tech supply chain.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This trend exploits supply chain vulnerabilities and creates artificial scarcity, negatively impacting legitimate consumers and businesses.
Defender Context
This article highlights a new form of supply chain attack that leverages automation for scalping hardware. Defenders should be aware of bot activity targeting inventory and consider implementing bot mitigation strategies and monitoring for unusual purchasing patterns that could indicate artificial scarcity.