https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ddr5-scalper-bots-now-generate-91-of-listing-traffic-at-one-retailerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ddr5-scalper-bots-now-generate-91-of-listing-traffic-at-one-retailerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ddr5-scalper-bots-now-generate-91-of-listing-traffic-at-one-retailer#u48354Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:31:33 +0000Automated scalper bots now generate 91% of listing traffic and purchase attempts for DDR5 memory at one retailer. A DataDome researcher reports that these bots outnumber human shoppers 10 to 1, scraping listings every 6.5 seconds. This automated activity coincides with a sharp price increase for 32GB kits, which have surged from $72 to $392. Despite expectations that costs would drop by mid-2026, DDR5 RAM prices have not trended downward.Why it mattersHigh-speed DDR5 memory is a critical component for modern computing. Scalper bots disrupt fair market access by buying stock instantly to resell