Phishing is a multifaceted type of attack, aimed at collecting usernames and passwords, personal information, or sometimes both. Yet, these attacks only work so long as the phishing kit itself remains hidden. Phishing is a numbers game and time is…

The world is changing. At Akamai, we’re proud to be part of the shift towards a more inclusive future. Where digital systems may replace human processes, we are determined to keep people at the center of our focus. After all,…

While recently examining hundreds of phishing kits for ongoing research, Akamai discovered something interesting – several of the kits included basic vulnerabilities due to flimsy construction or reliance on outdated open source code. Considering the i…

Throughout this blog series, we’ve been discussing the future of tech in relation to our young people. At Akamai, our outreach programs and forward-thinking culture have positioned us as part of the movement determined to make the world better for…

Additional research by Or Katz When it comes to targeting Apple users and their personal and financial data, 16Shop has emerged as a go to kit for those who can afford it. While 16Shop is sold to criminals looking to…

Welcome to our second release of 2019, Kali Linux 2019.2, which is available for immediate download. This release brings our kernel up to version 4.19.28, fixes numerous bugs, includes many updated packages, and most excitingly, features a new release …

Data center breaches can seem impossible to avoid, but good data center security can seriously reduce your risk. We look at famous breaches Equifax, Yahoo, & more.

Researchers at Akamai observed attackers using a novel approach for evading detection. This new technique – which we call Cipher Stunting – has become a growing threat, with its roots tracing back to early-2018. By using advanced methods, attackers are…

Containers vs virtual machines is an ongoing debate in many IT shops around the world. Learn what makes each unique, their common use cases, and how to keep both secure.