Detection approach
CPU benchmark anomaly: claimed multiple cores but benchmark took way longer than expected. A machine claiming many cores but performing like a throttled VM is a signature of Docker containers or cloud server farms.
How this helps detect bots
Collect this signal alongside session context, request metadata, and other independent indicators. A single anomaly is a lead, not a verdict; corroborating anomalies make automated traffic more likely.
Legitimate traffic to consider
Devices running on low battery (throttled CPU), or heavy background tabs using resources.
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