people · May 22, 2026
Akamai Research Finds Financial Services Face Larger and Longer DDoS Attacks
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Akamai released its State of the Internet Security report on financial services on May 20, 2026. The report states that financial services now face more web and API Layer 3/4 DDoS attacks than any other industry. Median attack duration against the sector has increased 738% since 2024 amid pro-Iran hacktivism and AI-powered botnets. Akamai highlights growing exploitation of API visibility gaps and the need for enhanced defenses in online banking and payments.
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