Akamai Cloud is Akamai Technologies' global cloud platform delivering content delivery, edge computing, and security services (including WAF, DDoS protection, and bot management) at scale across the internet.
Overview
Akamai Cloud is Akamai Technologies' global cloud platform delivering content delivery, edge computing, and security services (including WAF, DDoS protection, and bot management) at scale across the internet. Its edge-based architecture enables fast, resilient delivery for web apps and APIs, making it a critical component of many organizations' online infrastructure while presenting a broad attack surface that can be exploited through misconfigurations and software flaws.
Related Threat Clusters
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Botnets Target PHP Servers and IoT Devices in Increased Cloud Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers report a rise in attacks targeting PHP servers, IoT devices, and cloud gateways. Botnets like Mirai, Gafgyt, and Mozi are exploiting known vulnerabilities and cloud misconfigurations to expand…
2 articles · Updated October 29, 2025 -
Botnets Target PHP Servers and IoT Devices in Rising Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers report a significant increase in attacks on PHP servers, IoT devices, and cloud gateways, driven by botnets such as Mirai, Gafgyt, and Mozi. These botnets exploit known vulnerabilities and…
2 articles · Updated October 29, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Botnets Step Up Cloud Attacks Via Flaws, Misconfigurations — Darkreading · October 29, 2025