Data Scraping

Data scraping, alternatively known as web scraping, is the practice of using computer programs to retrieve data from websites and store it in local databases or other applications. It is widely employed to gather information such as content, prices, or contact details from online sources. While data scraping tools have legitimate and lawful applications, they can also be misused for unauthorized purposes, such as extracting data without permission to identify users of pseudonymous web services or to plagiarize branded content.