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IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry
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The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.
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Akamai enhances API Protector with anti-DDoS & bot detection
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ddos
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application security
Akamai Technologies bolsters App and API Protector with precise DDoS attack mitigation, URL Protection and Browser Impersonation Detection.
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Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Akamai Technologies expands its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to reduce threats in hybrid cloud environments, initially focusing on Microsoft Azure deployments.
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Akamai extends Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments
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devops
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Akamai Technologies is set to enhance cloud security by extending Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments, reducing attack opportunities and improving visibility into application behaviour.
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Akamai aims to integrate cloud capabilities into its edge network
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Akamai Technologies is set to weave cloud computing into its large-scale edge network, advancing its strategy to become the preferred cloud platform for businesses, according to today's announcement.
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Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific
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application security
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physical security
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In response to growing malicious bot activity in Asia Pacific and Japan, tech giant Akamai Technologies unveils Content Protector, a new tool designed to mitigate scraping attacks while preserving beneficial traffic.
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Akamai's 'Content Protector' safeguards against web scraping
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martech
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application security
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commerce systems
Akamai Technologies' new software 'Content Protector', launched in Sydney, promises enhanced protection for businesses against sophisticated content scraping attacks.
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Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.
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Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.
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Appdome enhances MOBILEBot Defense, promises significant savings
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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firewall
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ddos
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cloud services
Appdome has upgraded its MOBILEBot Defense product to offer full portability to any web application firewall (WAF), lowering costs for brands while enhancing defence against over 100 mobile attack vectors.
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Equinix launches Fabric Cloud Router for efficient multicloud networking
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Equinix brings its Fabric Cloud Router to markets globally, enabling efficient multi-cloud connections for businesses within 45 seconds and reducing complex operational costs.
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Ransomware attacks doubIe in two years says Akamai Technologies report
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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Ransomware attacks on global organisations have doubled in the past two years, according to a report by Akamai Technologies.
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Hydrolix integrates with Akamai to upgrade cloud computing capabilities
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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cloud services
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Hydrolix joins Akamai Computing Partner Programme, integrating TrafficPeak into cloud services for enhanced data visualization.
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Media firms pursue cloud agility amid rising competition
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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An Akamai-commissioned study suggests that increasing customer experience expectations and data volumes influence cloud computing considerations.
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Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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akamai
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online security
New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.
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Web application & API attacks surge in APJ financial sector: Akamai Report
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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cios
Web and API assaults in APJ's financial sector jumped 36%, with Australia, Singapore, and Japan most targeted.
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Akamai Technologies celebrates 20 years in Asia-Pacific
Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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cloud services
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cloud security
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japan
Akamai Technologies is celebrating 20 years in Asia-Pacific and Japan and is confident about the future as customer demand grows in cloud computing.
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Secureworks and Akamai partner to secure modern systems
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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The alliance between the companies will aim to empower security operations teams to scale secure access in a hybrid working era.
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Akamai enables security teams to rapidly respond to API threats
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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akamai
Akamai Technologies has announced the availability of API Security, a product designed to stop API attacks and detects business logic abuse inside APIs.
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Akamai research finds critical Industries at risk in APJ
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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cloud services
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ransomware
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akamai
Akamai Technologies, the cloud security company, has released a new State of the Internet report that spotlights the evolving ransomware landscape.
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APJ commerce web attacks surpass 1.15 billion - report
Wed, 14th Jun 2023
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Akamai finds that in APJ more than 1.15 billion web attacks were recorded in the commerce sector, across retail and hotel and travel verticals.
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Application and API attacks on the rise - Akamai report
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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application security
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asia pacific
Financial services sector in Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) experiences a 248% increase in web application and API attacks, reveals Akamai report.
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Akamai promotes James Richmond to lead ANZ expansion
Wed, 3rd May 2023
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cloud services
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partner programmes
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Akamai Technologies appoints a new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand to lead Akamai’s growth and expansion in the ANZ region.
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Cloud important to 96% of channel partners strategy - Akamai
Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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accounting systems
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cloud services
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digital banking
The results are based on a survey of 386 respondents across ANZ, Japan, China, India, Singapore, and South Korea.