Operational Readiness and Response to the Ukraine Crisis

Akamai’s security and network teams use our vast view of internet activity to closely monitor and act upon potential cyber threats, and we are taking appropriate measures to review our defensive posture and ensure the integrity of Akamai systems and the Akamai network...

Why you need to trust your VPN: Lock and Code S02E05

This week on Lock and Code, we discuss the top security headlines generated right here on Labs. In addition, we speak to Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart about the importance of trusting your VPN. Youve likely heard the benefits of using a VPN: You can watch TV shows restricted ...

Binary Vulnerability in Kermel Computer Activity Monitor

Kermel Computer Activity Monitor is a software that tracks all Internet activity, including browsing history, pages visited, access times and usernames. Features include monitoring an unlimited number of computers at the same time, performing stealth monitoring in a completely hidden manner, taki...

Wikileaks Alleges Years of CIA D-Link and Linksys Router Hacking Via 'Cherry Blossom' Program

Wikileaks released details of what it claims is a CIA-developed wireless router hacking program targeting home wireless routers and business wireless networks. The program is called Cherry Blossom and leverages custom router firmware called FlyTrap, according to the organization’s latest leak...

Hawaii Bill Would Require Internet Data Retention For Two Years

A Hawaiian legislator has introduced a broadly worded data-retention bill that require ISPs and other service providers to retain their customers’ Internet activity records for at least two years. The bill, introduced by state Rep. John Mizuno, does not have any provisions for exclusions or priva...