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Akamai Identifies SEO Web Application Attack CampaignCAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in content delivery network (CDN) services, issued today a new Web security threat advisory from the company's Threat Research Division. Threat Research has identified a sophisticated search engine optimization (SEO) campaign that uses SQL injections to attack targeted websites. Affected websites will distribute hidden Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) links that confuse search engine bots and erroneously impact page rankings. A full report detailing the attack is available for download here http://www.stateoftheinternet.com/seo-attacks Overview
Search engines use specific algorithms to determine page rankings and indexing for sites on the web, and the number and reputation of links that redirect to the web application influence these rankings. The SEO attackers created a chain of external links that direct to stories of cheating and infidelity on the web to mimic normal web content and impact search engine algorithms. "The ability to manipulate page rankings is an enticing proposition and business for attackers," said Stuart Scholly, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Security Business Unit, Akamai. "If successful, attacks can impact revenue and, most importantly, the reputation of many organizations and companies using the Internet." Mitigation Attacks in the campaign have demonstrated a unique understanding of search engine operations, and accordingly, Threat Research recommends the following defense techniques: For Web Application Developers
For Web Application Defenders
Akamai continues to monitor ongoing SEO attack campaigns leveraging SQL injection techniques. To learn more please download a complimentary copy of the threat advisory at http://www.stateoftheinternet.com/seo-attacks About Akamai As the global leader in Content Delivery Network (CDN) services, Akamai makes the Internet fast, reliable and secure for its customers. The company's advanced web performance, mobile performance, cloud security and media delivery solutions are revolutionizing how businesses optimize consumer, enterprise and entertainment experiences for any device, anywhere. To learn how Akamai solutions and its team of Internet experts are helping businesses move faster forward, please visit www.akamai.com or blogs.akamai.com, and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
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