An industry-standard project, arming enterprises with a powerful tool to identify and mitigate automated threats like bot attacks, fraud, and AI-driven exploits.
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) has officially adopted the Business Logic Attack Definition Framework (BLADE Framework) as a flagship project, renaming it the OWASP BLADE Framework Project. The update marks a significant milestone, recognizing the framework as an industry standard in the battle against sophisticated, automated cyber threats.
Originally developed by cybersecurity firm Netacea in 2022, BLADE is an open-source initiative modeled after the MITRE ATT&CK framework. It helps enterprises understand and defend against business logic abuse using a structured matrix of tactics, techniques, and phases (TTPs).”The OWASP Foundation is proud to welcome the BLADE Framework as an official project,” said Starr Brown, Director of Open Source Programs and Projects at OWASP. “Its rigorous research and practical insights offer a major leap forward in combating business logic abuse globally.”
Business logic attacks—such as scalping, account takeover (ATO), and bonus abuse—are increasingly driven by sophisticated bots and offensive AI. These threats exploit flaws in the intended functionality of websites, apps, and APIs, causing significant financial damage and reputational harm.
Matthew Gracey-McMinn, VP of Threat Services at Netacea, emphasized the growing threat landscape: “Criminal groups are dedicating vast resources to exploit enterprise logic systems, reaping huge profits and inflicting widespread cyberfraud and infrastructure costs.”
To address evolving threats, the updated OWASP BLADE Framework introduces several new TTPs, AI-specific attack vectors, and complete kill chains. These updates include scraper bots designed to steal content for training AI models.The framework now serves as a global knowledge base for defenders, backed by Netacea’s real-world threat intelligence. Netacea’s experts are also offering in-depth analysis, case studies, and practical guidance on how to use the BLADE Framework to identify and combat automated fraud. By embracing BLADE, OWASP provides enterprises with a critical tool to stay ahead of increasingly advanced adversaries and better protect their digital assets.
