Security update at News Corp: Web traffic under control!

Security update at News Corp: Web traffic under control!

In a smart move into the digital future, News Corp Australia is currently revolutionizing the way it deals with crawler bots on its websites. As ntnews reports, the company has introduced new software that ensures that traffic on its platforms is better regulated. This not only means protection against cyberattacks, but also an improvement in the user experience.

The new measures are part of a global trend that shows media companies are increasingly focusing on cyber security. However, users who are incorrectly identified as crawler bots when accessing content don't have it easy. To continue accessing the information they want, they often need to disable ad blockers and script blockers and ensure that their browser supports JavaScript.

Tips for affected users

News Corp Australia's software is timely as automated bots now account for around 30% of global web traffic, cybersecuritynews has found. The key challenge lies in finding the balance between security and accessibility. Therefore, the company has provided clear steps to help affected users:

• Temporäres Deaktivieren von AdBlockern und Pop-up-Blockern
• Die Website zur erlaubten Liste der verwendeten Blocker hinzufügen
• Überprüfen der Browsereinstellungen, insbesondere ob JavaScript aktiviert ist
• Den Browser stets auf die neueste Version aktualisieren

If you continue to have problems despite these measures, you can contact the support address directly accessissues@news.com.au and should provide its IP address (85.13.166.126) and a reference number (0.4f2c1402.1752352682.4dcf47cf).

The role of crawler bots

However, crawler bots are not just a nuisance, they also have a fundamental role in the structure of digital information flow. The increasing use of AI crawlers, which require enormous amounts of web data through large language models, has led to a rapid increase in their use. The Australiatimes highlights that this development is changing the way information is processed on the Internet.

In fact, some AI crawlers, such as OpenAI's GPTBot, experienced an unprecedented increase of over 300% between May 2024 and May 2025. This dynamic market shift shows that traditional methods of restricting bots are often not enough, as many of these crawlers can even bypass standard directories. Only 14% of the domains examined have implemented specific policies for AI bots, further highlighting the challenges facing content providers.

As we move towards safer digital platforms, it is essential to optimize both security and usability. News Corp Australia's committed approach could serve as a model for other companies facing similar digital transport challenges.