??A Month of Milestones: Expert Talks on Anti-bots, Community Growth, Web Scraping Projects and More!
Hello Web Data Enthusiasts?
?In just under a month, our Extract Data Community has grown to 570 members ??, prompting me to reevaluate my role and goals in this project. While I initially focused on metrics and fulfilling my managerial obligations, I've begun questioning the true essence of my involvement. Witnessing meaningful discussions and knowledge exchanges, I feel a profound sense of purpose, yet I wonder if pride is the right response.
A thought-provoking conversation with a friend led me to think " To whom does this community truly belong?" This question lingered in my mind, leading to a fresh perspective. I now see the community as a collective entity, beyond just my contribution, deserving space to expand beyond set targets.
For me, true success lies in the community's self-sufficiency, thriving without constant external guidance. And delightfully, I'm starting to see this autonomy take shape. :) What new horizons should we aim for when a community begins to flourish on its own??
Let me know till then, Last Two weeks in Discord:-
1. A Quick Recap and Detailed Notes from the Workshop on Anatomy of Antibot Protection.?
2. Projects and Blogs Shared in #Show-and-tell?
3. Upcoming Events.
4. Member Spotlight: A Glimpse into the Story of One Community Member at a Time.??
A Quick Recap and Detailed Notes from the Workshop on Anatomy of Antibot Protection.?
The webinar discussed the intricate workings of anti-bot systems, focusing on their operation across different layers like TCP, TLS, HTTP/2, and JS fingerprints. It explored how cookies and tokens are used by these systems for tracking purposes and examined the specifics of sensor usage and payload encryption in tracking tools. Additionally, the webinar delved into techniques for smartly falsifying data to avoid detection and shared strategies for effectively evading detection by anti-bot protections, offering a comprehensive view of navigating these complex systems.
You can watch the workshop here?find the slides and participate in the discussion on this forum(click on join the discussion)
Projects and Blogs Shared in #Show-and-tell?
1. @Charlie shared his project smartscraper. Smart scraper is a web scraper/parser which uses AI to classify elements.?
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2. Zyte API's Automatic Extraction Feature was discussed. This feature automatically identifies and extracts the various elements of the product page- name, description, price, image and many more- check here.? Currently, it supports these request fields- Product, Articles and Jobs.?
3. @Atlas shared his blog on Biometric Data Generation, in particular addressing the challenge of synthesizing Keyboard Data. The blog covers many engineering topics, such as the Fourier Transform, the ML Model, and many meaningful references to Anti-Bot protections.
Connect, share and discuss their project on the Show-and-Tell Channel.
Wednesday - 7 Feb 2024 - 4 pm GMT| 5 pm CET?
Detect, Analyze and respond. Harnessing Data To Combat Propaganda And Disinformation| Nesin Veli
Nesin Veli will share Identrics' unique techniques of data aggregation, OSINT utilization, proprietary knowledge extraction, and disinformation detection, all aimed at fostering a more truthful, transparent digital space.
By attending Nesin’s talk on " Detect, Analyze & Respond Harnessing Data To Combat Propaganda And Disinformation" you will gain:
Member Spotlight: A Glimpse into the Story of One Community Member at a Time ?
Fabien Vauchelles, the Anti-Ban Expert at Wiremind
Fabien Vauchelles , the Anti-Ban Expert at Wiremind Fabien Vauchelles' presentation at Wiremind greatly benefited the community, offering deep insights into web scraping and anti-bot technology. His expertise, particularly highlighted through his exceptional slides, sparked curiosity and learning. By addressing questions about his tech stack, ways to track site changes, and sharing resources, he not only educated but also equipped the community with practical tools and knowledge. This interaction undoubtedly enhanced the community's technical acumen and collaborative spirit.
until next time,