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Defending Your Monetization: The 2026 Security Landscape
One "Invalid Traffic" (IVT) flag can end your business. 2026 security requires Edge-based firewalling and behavioral biometrics.
1. Traffic Fingerprinting
Assign a unique "Trust Score" to every visitor. Block non-standard user agents and data center IPs before they ever see your ad units.
2. The ROI of Protection
Highest quality traffic attracts the highest advertiser bids. Protected sites see an average 12% increase in CPC.