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PerimeterX was acquired by HUMAN Security.
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PerimeterX

PerimeterX

PerimeterX protected digital businesses from automated bot attacks, account fraud, and client-side threats using advanced behavioral analytics and machine learning, reducing revenue loss and improving user experience.

perimeterx.comSan Mateo, California, United StatesFounded 2014

Last updated May 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Industry
Bot Management & Web Application Security
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
201-500
Funding
$183M
Revenue Range
$50M-$100M
Stock Symbol
Not Publicly Traded
Parent Company
HUMAN Security
API Available
Yes
Market Position

A leading bot detection and fraud prevention platform that merged with HUMAN Security in 2022, becoming part of one of the largest bot mitigation companies in the industry.

Overview

PerimeterX was a cybersecurity company specializing in bot management, web application security, and client-side protection. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company built a reputation for its advanced behavioral analytics and machine learning capabilities that detected and mitigated automated threats targeting web applications, mobile apps, and APIs. Its flagship Bot Defender product became widely adopted by enterprises in e-commerce, financial services, media, and travel sectors seeking to protect against credential stuffing, account takeover, scraping, and ad fraud.

Products & Features

Bot Defender

Core bot detection and mitigation product protecting websites, mobile apps, and APIs from automated threats using behavioral analytics and ML.

Code Defender

Client-side security solution protecting against supply chain attacks, Magecart, and malicious JavaScript injected into web pages.

Page Defender

Protection against unauthorized ad injection and digital skimming attacks that compromise the user experience and revenue.

Credential Intelligence

Detection and alerting for compromised credentials being used in credential stuffing and account takeover attacks.

Account Defender

Account takeover protection that identifies and blocks fraudulent login attempts and account abuse.

Key Features
Behavioral analytics and machine learning for bot detectionReal-time threat intelligence networkClient-side supply chain attack protectionCredential stuffing and account takeover preventionAd fraud and unauthorized ad injection blockingAPI security and protectionLow false-positive rate with minimal impact on legitimate usersGlobal threat intelligence sharing
Use Cases
Preventing credential stuffing and account takeover attacksStopping web scraping and content theftProtecting e-commerce checkout from carding and inventory hoarding botsDetecting and blocking ad fraudSecuring APIs from automated abusePreventing client-side Magecart and supply chain attacksProtecting loyalty and rewards programs from bot abuse
Customer Segments
E-commerce and retailFinancial services and bankingMedia and publishingTravel and hospitalityOnline gamingHealthcareTelecommunications

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