State of the Internet Reports

Our State of the Internet (SOTI) reports summarize attack trends by region — and offer defensive actions — based on continuous research delivered by the Akamai Security Intelligence Group.

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Browse the latest reports for in-depth cybersecurity insights and emerging trends.

Fraud and Abuse Report 2025: Charting a Course Through AI’s Murky Waters

See which regions and industries around the globe have been hit hardest by a flood of AI bots — and how to stay ahead of their creative fraud tactics.

Ransomware Report 2025: Building Resilience Amid a Volatile Threat Landscape

AI-backed ransomware is evolving, with tactics like using DDoS and compliance as extortion tools. Learn to fight back.

State of Apps and API Security 2025: How AI Is Shifting the Digital Terrain

AI is introducing new vulnerabilities to businesses and new tools for attackers as threats grow, new Akamai research finds.

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App & API security reports

App & API Security Reports

State of Apps and API Security 2025: How AI Is Shifting the Digital Terrain

AI is introducing new vulnerabilities to businesses and new tools for attackers as threats grow, new Akamai research finds.

Web application attacks and API attacks | Infographic

Discover Akamai’s latest research on the surge in web application attacks, API attacks, and Layer 7 DDoS as AI fuels new threats and attack methods.

Attack Trends Shine Light on API Threats: Report

The trends behind recent attacks on financial services — from DDoS and hacktivism to brand abuse and phishing.

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See a summary of the report’s attack data, regional takeaways, risk alerts, and security best practices.

Ransomware reports

Ransomware Reports

Ransomware on the Move: Global Report

Learn about the new tactics ransomware actors use to maximize their damage and how to mitigate them.

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See a summary of the report’s victim count, regional attack differences, and how actors maximize extortion.

Ransomware on the Move: APJ Snapshot

Read key takeaways from research on ransomware attacks in APJ.

Ransomware on the Move: EMEA Snapshot

Read key takeaways from research on ransomware attacks in EMEA.

DDoS reports

DDoS Reports

EMEA’s Rising DDoS Threats: Regional Report

Our research gives you the knowledge you need to better defend against increasing DDoS attacks.

Industry reports

Industry reports

Attack Trends in Financial Services: Global Report

The trends behind recent attacks on financial services — from DDoS and hacktivism to brand abuse and phishing.

How Web Scrapers Impact Ecommerce: Global Report

Learn about scraper bots and their effects on ecommerce sites, and how you can protect against negative impacts.

Healthcare Under the Microscope: Attacks Focus on Applications and APIs

New attack trends include API attacks against payers, DDoS attacks against pharma, and critical challenges for all.

Year in review

Year in Review

The Year in Review 2024: Today’s Insights, Tomorrow’s Outlook

Our experts weigh in on 2024’s top stories and predictions for 2025, from the Mirai botnet resurgence to the impact of AI.

Defenders’ Guide

Defenders’ Guide 2025: Fortify the Future of Your Defense

On the front line? Put tactics field-tested by real security defenders and threat hunters to work protecting your systems.

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