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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.

New report: Top 5 Enterprise AI Risks

See telemetry data detailing the top 5 corporate AI threats and get a practical checklist for mitigating them.

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Report: Retail bears brunt of commerce bot attacks

Retail was hit by 84% of Layer 7 DDoS attacks on commerce. See how AI-empowered botnets exploit visibility gaps and learn how to prepare your organization for peak purchasing dates.

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Report: AI Botnets & API Risks in Finance

Banking absorbed 83% of API attacks in 2025. See how AI-empowered botnets exploit visibility gaps in our exclusive report.

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Browse and download previously published SOTI reports and assets by topic.

App & API Security reports

Report: Attackers leverage AI to link threats

Attackers are amplifying old tactics with AI precision. Get expert data on surging API and DDoS threats in the 2026 SOTI.

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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.

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Infographic for Attack Trends Shine Light on API Threats

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

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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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Ransomware reports

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.

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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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Infographic for Ransomware on the Move

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

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Ransomware on the Move: APJ Snapshot

Read key takeaways from research on ransomware attacks in APJ.

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Ransomware on the Move: EMEA Snapshot

Read key takeaways from research on ransomware attacks in EMEA.

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DDoS reports

EMEA’s Rising DDoS Threats: Regional Report

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

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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.

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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.

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Year in Review

The Year in Review 2025: AI, APIs, and a Whole Lot of Audacity

This expert look back unpacks 2025’s major attacks and exposes the AI, API, and resilience gaps that are shaping 2026’s risk landscape for defenders and decision-makers.

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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.

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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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Fraud & Abuse

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.

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