Embodiments of the invention are directed to a detection system, method
and apparatus that identifies and eradicates fraudulent requests on a
network. Embodiments of the detection system comprise at least one
router, a server, and an activity monitoring system. The activity
monitoring system comprises a route arbiter and a traffic analyzer,
wherein the route arbiter monitors the activity on the router. The route
arbiter continuously monitors the router and firewall device to determine
if abnormal activity or traffic patterns are emerging. If a determination
is made that abnormal activity or abnormal traffic patterns exist, the
activity monitoring system responds by blocking the activity or
redirecting the traffic.