Web scraping, also known as crawling, involves retrieving data from external websites by downloading their HTML and extracting relevant information.
Below is a quick summary of common protections covered in the post and how to counter them:
| Protection | Solution |
|---|---|
| IP Blocking | Use rotating or residential proxies |
| Browser Fingerprinting | Use stealth browsers with spoofed fingerprints |
| Behavioral Analysis | Randomize timing and simulate mouse movements |
| Rate Limiting | Respect limits and scrape during off-peak hours |
| CAPTCHA | Use solving services like 2Captcha |
| TLS Fingerprinting | Adjust TLS settings to match common browsers |
| Honeypots | Avoid invisible or irrelevant links |
| Geo-blocking | Use location-specific proxies |
| JavaScript Challenges | Use tools like ScrapingBee or Playwright |
This guide will walk you through the most common anti-bot techniques and how to bypass them effectively.
