Akamai Prolexic Network Cloud Firewall defends organizations against DDoS attacks
Akamai launched Prolexic Network Cloud Firewall, allowing customers to define and manage their own access control lists (ACLs) while enabling greater flexibility to secure …
Akamai Brand Protector defends against phishing attacks and fake websites
At RSA Conference 2023, Akamai Technologies unveiled Brand Protector, a new solution that detects and disrupts phishing sites, fake stores, and brand impersonations. Brand …
Tactics that make crypto giveaway scams so successful
The illicit market for crypto giveaway scams has expanded, offering various services to facilitate fraudulent activity. The proliferation of fake crypto giveaways can be …
Akamai introduces new premium offering and updated managed security service program
Akamai introduced an updated managed security service program and premium service offerings. The new capabilities are intended to help customers protect their businesses …
CIS expands partnership with Akamai to protect state and local governments
Cyberattacks often begin with an unsuspecting user clicking on a link that redirects them to a harmful site containing malware. Even the best employee training won’t …
Tracking the global spread of malware
Approximately 10-16 percent of organizations have shown evidence of malicious command and control (C2) activities, strongly indicating a network breach within the last year, …
Akamai unveils new service and tools to help users reduce attack surface
Akamai Technologies has introduced the Akamai Hunt security service that enables customers to capitalize on the infrastructure of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation, …
Akamai acquires Ondat to strengthen its cloud computing offerings
Akamai Technologies reached a definitive agreement to acquire Ondat, a cloud-based storage technology provider with a Kubernetes-native platform for running stateful …
Akamai Connected Cloud helps enterprises deploy and secure distributed applications
Akamai Technologies has launched Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform for cloud computing, security, and content delivery that keeps …
Researchers release PoC exploit for critical Windows CryptoAPI bug (CVE-2022-34689)
Akamai researchers have published a PoC exploit for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2022-34689) in Windows CryptoAPI, which validates public key certificates. “An attacker …
The most significant DDoS attacks in the past year
DDoS attacks are getting larger and more complex moving towards mobile networks and IoT, which are now used in cyberwarfare. In this Help Net Security video, Steve Winterfeld, …
Stop audience hijacking and defend against redirection to malicious websites
The holidays are just around the corner, and the competition for consumer attention and dollars promises to be fierce. According to Akamai research, up to 20% of potential …