The recent discovery of a website supply chain attack using the cdn.polyfill.io domain has left many websites vulnerable to malicious code injection. Once a trusted resource for adding JavaScript polyfills to websites, the domain has recently become the epicenter of…
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Social Media Monitoring and Rogue App Detection in Akamai Brand Protector
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How TrafficPeak Helped Provide a Superior Football Viewing Experience
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Celebrating a Year of Innovation with Akamai Brand Protector
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Episode 2: Behind the Scenes of a Tailor-Made Massive Phishing Campaign Part 2
Executive Summary Last summer, we investigated a massive, global phishing campaign impersonating almost 350 legitimate companies. Our continued investigation into this expansive phishing campaign revealed leaked backend source code, shedding light on the infrastructure behind the operation. This leak led…
Keep Your Tech Flame Alive: Trailblazer Mie Elmkvist Schneider
In this Akamai FLAME Trailblazer blog post, Mie Elmkvist Schneider from Queue-it describes the differences between being a manager and being a leader. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Keep Your Tech Flame Alive: Trailblazer…
Companies Optimize Cloud Costs and Deliver Superior Experiences on Akamai
Learn how Akamai?s customers optimize their cloud computing costs and deliver engaging customer experiences with our open and affordable cloud infrastructure. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Companies Optimize Cloud Costs and Deliver Superior Experiences…
What?s That Scraping Sound? How Web Scraper Bots Erode Ecommerce Profits
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What?s that scraping sound? How web scraper bots erode ecommerce profits
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Akamai Doubles Down on API Security
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Women in Tech: Remain Open to Unexpected Opportunities
Akamai CIO Kate Prouty explores the benefits of remaining open to new opportunities and salutes the bond among women in tech. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Women in Tech: Remain Open to Unexpected Opportunities
PCI DSS 4.0.1: New Clarifications on Client-Side Security – What You Need to Know
As a leading provider of web application and API security solutions, Imperva is committed to helping merchants, payment processors, and anyone seeking to comply with the latest PCI DSS requirements. We previously discussed the changes introduced in PCI DSS 4.0.…
The Difference Between API Gateway and WAAP ? and Why You Need Both
With these best-in-class security solutions, your organization can achieve a more secure and efficient digital environment. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: The Difference Between API Gateway and WAAP ? and Why You Need Both
How Healthcare Providers Should Think About Balancing Innovation Efforts with Cybersecurity Goals
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Akamai?s Perspective on June?s Patch Tuesday 2024
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Cyberattack on Swedish Gambling Site During Eurovision Highlights Strategic Threats
Every year, the Eurovision Song Contest captivates millions of viewers across Europe and beyond, turning a simple music competition into a cultural phenomenon. This popularity extends to various forms of betting, with numerous gambling sites offering odds on Eurovision outcomes.…
Cloud Migration Strategy
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A European Summer of Sports is Upon Us – What Does it Mean for Security?
Last weekend’s Champions League final in London (congratulations, Real Madrid!) marked the opening shot to a hot European summer of major sporting events. We now approach the highly anticipated UEFA EURO 2024 football tournament in Germany and the Olympic Games…
Imperva Protects Against Critical PHP Vulnerability CVE-2024-4577
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of vulnerabilities is crucial for safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining the integrity of digital assets. Recently, a critical vulnerability– identified as CVE-2024-4577 with an initial CVSS score of 9.8 – was discovered…
9 Malware Types Enterprise Professionals Need to Know
Learn about nine malware types so that you can take steps to protect your enterprise business and your customers from cyberattackers. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: 9 Malware Types Enterprise Professionals Need to Know
Akamai Celebrates Earth Day with a Cleanup of Rio Agres
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2024: Old CVEs, New Targets ? Active Exploitation of ThinkPHP
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It?s Getting Hot in Here: EMEA SOTI
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Running CloudTest on Akamai Cloud Computing
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Edge Computing Versus Cloud Computing: Key Similarities and Differences
Explore the use cases, similarities, and differences of edge computing and cloud computing. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Edge Computing Versus Cloud Computing: Key Similarities and Differences
RedTail Cryptominer Threat Actors Adopt PAN-OS CVE-2024-3400 Exploit
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Protect and Elevate Your DNS with Akamai Shield NS53
Learn how Akamai Shield NS53 can protect your capital investment into on-premises DNS infrastructure and significantly improve performance. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Protect and Elevate Your DNS with Akamai Shield NS53
Frida-JIT-unPacker: An Imperva Contribution to the Security Research Community, Presented at Black Hat Asia 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the battle against malicious bots is a critical concern for web applications. These bots, in addition to their ability to circumvent application security measures, are usually protected with advanced source code protection to…
Have Web Trust Issues? Bot Management Can Help
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Why Game Companies Are Adopting Distributed Cloud Computing
Global game developers are providing improved performance, better in-game experiences, and boosting gamer retention with distributed cloud computing. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Why Game Companies Are Adopting Distributed Cloud Computing
The Importance of Bot Management in Your Marketing Strategy
Marketing teams need a comprehensive bot management solution to address the challenges posed by bot traffic and protect marketing analytics. Bot management is designed to protect marketing efforts from bot-generated invalid traffic by accurately and efficiently classifying traffic and stopping…
How to Defend Against Relentless DNS Attacks
Enterprise organizations, their employees, and their customers are better protected from cyberattacks when their DNS is properly secured. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: How to Defend Against Relentless DNS Attacks
Why Bot Management Should Be a Crucial Element of Your Marketing Strategy
Marketing teams need a comprehensive bot management solution to address the challenges posed by bot traffic and protect marketing analytics. Bot management is designed to protect marketing efforts from bot-generated invalid traffic by accurately and efficiently classifying traffic and stopping…
Akamai?s Perspective on May?s Patch Tuesday 2024
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DDoS Attacks Against Life Sciences Organizations Likely to Rise
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Enhancing Security with AI: Revolutionizing Protection in the Digital Era
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has emerged as a transformative force. AI, with its ability to mimic human cognition and problem-solving capabilities, combined with ML’s capacity to iteratively learn…
Why SaaS Companies Are Adopting Distributed Cloud Computing
A study commissioned by Akamai included asking more than 250 global SaaS developers about their perceptions of distributed cloud. Their answers may surprise you. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Why SaaS Companies Are Adopting…
Enhancing Security with AI: Revolutionizing Protection in the Digital Era
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has emerged as a transformative force. AI, with its ability to mimic human cognition and problem-solving capabilities, combined with ML’s capacity to iteratively learn…
API Security and The Silent Menace of Unknown APIs
The digital application landscape is evolving rapidly, with APIs as the backbone of modern software development. However, amidst all this innovation lies a silent menace: the prevalence of unknown APIs. These APIs, often lurking beyond sanctioned channels, pose significant security…
Akamai Recognized as a Customers? Choice for Cloud WAAP for the 5th Year
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Accelerating Zero Trust Outcomes with Generative AI, Part 2: Guardicore AI
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How Effectively Are You Deploying Segmentation to Mitigate Cyberattack Risks?
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Accelerating Zero Trust Outcomes with Generative AI, Part 1: AI Labeling
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Healthcare Needs To Be Laser-Focused on API Security and Its Blind Spots
API-powered tools can enhance patient access to healthcare services, but these tools also introduce risk. Learn how to protect your organization. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Healthcare Needs To Be Laser-Focused on API Security…
The Crucial Role of Data in Sustainability
Akamai?s data has the potential to help us address one of the most significant challenges of our time: climate change. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: The Crucial Role of Data in Sustainability
Using Our Environmental Management System to Create a Sustainable Future
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5 Steps to Make Zero Trust Achievable
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The CISO’s Top Priority: Elevating Data-Centric Security
The shift to cloud computing has enhanced the resilience and security of most organizations. In this era of unparalleled agility and scalability, data-centric security can offer transformational opportunities for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to improve data protection, compliance, and…
How HTTP/2 Persistent Connections Help Improve Performance and User Experience
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Phishing Campaigns Targeting USPS See as Much Web Traffic as the USPS Itself
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Taking Time to Understand NIS2 Reporting Requirements
The newest version of the European Union Network and Information Systems directive, or NIS2, came into force in January 2023. Member States have until October 2024 to transpose it into their national law. One of the most critical changes with…
The 8 Most Common Causes of Data Breaches
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Data Matters ? The Value of Visibility in API Security
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Empowering Change: Using Your Influence to Confront the Climate Crisis
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Five Key Takeaways from the 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report
Bad bots continue to affect consumers and organizations across all sectors. For over eleven years, Imperva has been dedicated to helping organizations manage and mitigate the threat of bad bots. We’ve published the 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report as part…
Comparing the Benefits of Microsegmentation vs. VLANs
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How to Dramatically Simplify PCI DSS Compliance
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Shield NS53 Protects Your Origin DNS Infrastructure from NXDOMAIN Attacks
Why payers are pivotal to API security across the healthcare ecosystem
Keep Your Tech Flame Alive: Akamai Trailblazer Alex Virley
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HTTP/2 CONTINUATION Flood Vulnerability
HTTP/2, a widely adopted web communication protocol, organizes data transmission through a binary framing layer, wherein all communication is divided into smaller messages called frames, each identified by a specific type, such as headers, data, and continuation frames. HTTP/2 HEADER…
Welcome to 2024: A Year in Review with Akamai Hunt
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KeyTrap Highlights Need for Enduring DNS Defenses for Service Providers
DNS resolvers must be highly resilient to malicious activity like DoS attacks and cache poisoning. Akamai CacheServe delivers enduring defenses. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: KeyTrap Highlights Need for Enduring DNS Defenses for Service…
Our People and Our Growth: Key Drivers of Akamai?s ESG Strategy
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XZ Utils Backdoor ? Everything You Need to Know, and What You Can Do
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Announcing Flow-IPC, an Open-Source Project for Developers to Create Low-Latency Applications
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The Sustainability Team Is Listening. Here?s What We Heard.
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Compromising Bank Customer Trust: The Price of Inadequate Data Protection
Banks hold not just money, but also emotions and aspirations. Countless stories unfold within bank walls, reflecting the intimate connection between money and emotion. Beyond the numbers and transactions, every dollar represents individuals’ hopes, dreams, and livelihoods. As the trusted…
Honey, I Lost My Credentials! Finding Plaintext Credentials on the Internet
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From ChatBot To SpyBot: ChatGPT Post Exploitation
In the second installment of our blog post series on ChatGPT, we delve deeper into the security implications that come with the integration of AI into our daily routines. Building on the discoveries shared in our initial post, “XSS Marks…
The Akamai Foundation Continues to Give Back and Amplify Impact
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Distributed Cloud and Edge Computing: A Cheat Sheet for IT Leaders
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Akamai Customer Trust Built on Partnership and Best User Experience
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Abusing the DHCP Administrators Group to Escalate Privileges in Windows Domains
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Lurking in the Shadows: Attack Trends Shine Light on API Threats
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Recognizing Progress and Living Our Values: Akamai?s 2023 ESG Impact Report
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Discover the 3 Trends Driving API Security Compliance
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What a Cluster: Local Volumes Vulnerability in Kubernetes
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Cyber Strategy: Don?t Focus on Prevention ? Master Resilience
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Understanding the OWASP API Security Top 10: Why BOLA is the Number One Risk for APIs
Understanding and addressing vulnerabilities is critical in cybersecurity, where APIs serve as the backbone for seamless data exchange. The OWASP API Security Top 10, revised in 2023, provides a comprehensive guide to the critical issues that organizations must tackle to…
State of the Cloud: Where We Are and Where We?re Heading
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Akamai Security Solutions ? Everywhere Your Business Meets the World
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Breaking it Down: A Data-Centric Security Perspective on NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
On February 26, 2024, NIST released version 2.0 of the Cybersecurity Framework. This blog reviews the fundamental changes introduced in CSF 2.0 and data-centric security considerations that should be made when aligning with the new framework. As cybercriminals become more…
Leaking NTLM Credentials Through Windows Themes
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Enhance Customers? Security Posture: Akamai SOCC Advanced Service
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AkaNAT: How Akamai Uses Machine Learning to Detect Shared IPs
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Elevate Your Web Monitoring Experience with Managed Web Monitoring
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Why it Pays to Have a Comprehensive API Security Strategy
In an era dominated by digital connectivity and rapid technological advancements, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and data exchange between diverse software applications. As API usage continues to grow, so does the need…
6 Ways Akamai Innovates to Strengthen Their Leadership in Application Security
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The Benefits of Microsegmentation for Compliance
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Address the Challenges of Compliance and Cybersecurity with Zero Trust
The intersection of compliance and cybersecurity is an opportunity for your organization to adopt solutions that simultaneously solve challenges in both areas. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Address the Challenges of Compliance and Cybersecurity…
Imperva Customers are Protected Against New SQL Injection Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin
A critical security flaw, identified as CVE-2024-1071, was discovered in the Ultimate Member plugin for WordPress, affecting over 200,000 active installations. This vulnerability has a high severity CVSS score of 9.8 and allows for SQL injection via the ‘sorting’ parameter…
Is Network Security Still a Thing in the Age of Public Cloud?
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is extending its segmentation capabilities to hybrid cloud environments. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Is Network Security Still a Thing in the Age of Public Cloud?
Learning from the LockBit Takedown
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Keep Your Tech Flame Alive: Akamai Trailblazer ? Richa Dayal
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Latest Research Reveals Rise in API Attacks in 2023, Putting Businesses at Risk in 2024
The State of API Security in 2024 Report highlights how APIs and their increased usage are significantly changing the threat landscape. In 2023, the number of API-targeted attacks rose significantly. Attacks targeting the business logic of APIs constituted 27% of…
Healthcare Needs Risk-Based Cybersecurity for Comprehensive, Effective Protection
In the first blog post of this three-blog series, we discussed the extraordinarily powerful “perfect storm” of cyber risk faced by healthcare organizations. The second blog post reviews how data security risks persist despite HIPAA compliance. In this third blog,…
Advocating for Inclusion in Tech
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Threat Hunting Powered by Efficient and Straightforward Anomaly Detection on Your Data Lake
Effective monitoring and anomaly detection within a data environment are crucial, particularly in today’s data-driven landscape. At Imperva Threat Research, our data lake serves as the backbone for a range of critical functions, including threat hunting, risk analysis, and trend…
Imperva successfully defends against CVE-2024-25600 in WordPress Bricks Builder
A critical vulnerability in the Bricks Builder site builder for WordPress, identified as CVE-2024-25600, is currently under active exploitation, and poses a significant threat to over 25,000 sites. This flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.8, is an unauthenticated remote…