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Akamai launches next-gen web application and API protection solution

Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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Akamai Technologies introduces App - API Protector, a next-gen web application and API protection solution for stronger security outcomes.
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API vulnerabilities are a huge target for cyber criminals, report finds

Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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API vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to companies and individuals worldwide, according to new research by Akamai Technologies.
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Akamai acquires Guardicore to expand zero trust portfolio

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Guardicore for around $600m, adding micro-segmentation capabilities to its zero trust security portfolio.
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Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.
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Akamai Technologies' fights fraud with new account protection solution

Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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Akamai Technologies launches Account Protector, a solution to help combat fraud and prevent account takeover attacks in real time.
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Akamai named leader for DDoS mitigation solutions in The Forrester Wave

Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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Akamai named a leader in Forrester's DDoS Mitigation Solutions report, praised for its expertise and unique approach to defence.
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Akamai unveils new managing director for APJ

Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Akamai Technologies appoints Parimal Pandya as managing director for Asia Pacific - Japan, in addition to his role as VP of Media and Carrier Sales.
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Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them

Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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Organisations globally face mounting DDoS attacks, with attackers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin and threatening disruptions up to 2Tbps if demands aren't met.
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ThousandEyes makes three senior appointments across Aus

Mon, 18th May 2020
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The cloud intelligence company has added a principal solutions analyst, and two regional sales managers, in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Akamai launches Edge Cloud for IoT devices and in-app messaging

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Edge Cloud will leverage Akamai's edge platform to streamline and secure data delivery to connected devices and in-application messaging at scale.
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Gaming industry a rising target of cyber-attacks – Akamai

Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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Hackers have launched 12 billion credential stuffing attacks on gaming websites from Nov 2017 to Mar 2019, says Akamai's 2019 report.
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Akamai introduces solution designed to secure and simplify IoT devices

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Akamai unveiled Edge Cloud, a solution that leverages the power of the Akamai edge platform to streamline the delivery of data to connected devices.
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Cyber criminals targeting the gaming industry at an alarming rate

Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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The gaming industry is becoming a prime target for cyber criminals, with 12 billion credential attacks in 17 months, says Akamai's new report.
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Akamai's Texas data centers soon to be powered by wind

Tue, 7th May 2019
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Akamai's Texas data centres will soon be powered by the Seymour Hills Wind Farm, delivering 8MW of renewable energy, part of a push for 50% renewables by 2020.
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Streaming services prime targets for credential stuffing attacks

Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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Video and streaming services are prime targets for cyber attackers who attempt to conduct credential stuffing attacks, according to new research from Akamai.
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CyrusOne nabs former Akamai and Microsoft executive

Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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CyrusOne appoints John McCloskey as VP of Hyperscale and Cloud Sales. McCloskey, with experience at Akamai and Microsoft, will steer growth in Seattle.
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Interview: Inside the crybercriminal gig economy for bots

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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TechDay spoke to Akamai Asia Pacific security technology and strategy head Fernando Serto about how organisations are being impacted.
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Akamai acquires Janrain for access management capabilities

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Janrain, enhancing their Intelligent Edge Platform with advanced customer identity and access management capabilities.
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2019's top three cybersecurity trends - Akamai

Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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Cybercriminals have been moving towards a 'gig economy' – an underground community of malicious actors exchanging services.
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Mega users affected by credential stuffing attack; 15,000 affected

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Data breach at Mega exposes 15,000 users' login details due to reused passwords and credential stuffing attacks.