AS16625 AKAMAI-AS

Overview of AS16625

Owner of AS16625

AS16625, also known as Autonomous System 16625, is owned by Akamai Technologies. Akamai is a global content delivery network (CDN), cybersecurity, and cloud service company, which provides web and Internet security services.

Main Operational Activity

The main operational activity of Akamai Technologies involves the distribution of content and media through its large distributed computing platform. It ensures secure, reliable, and fast delivery of content, applications, and services over the Internet. Additionally, Akamai’s services include cloud security solutions designed to help protect websites and web applications from various online threats.

Establishment of AS16625

The exact establishment date of AS16625 is not publically documented; however, Akamai Technologies itself was founded in 1998, and it can be inferred that AS16625 would have been established sometime after as part of Akamai's growth into one of the world's largest CDN providers.

Malicious Use of AS16625

Like any large autonomous system, AS16625 may occasionally be misused by hackers or spammers. According to data from CleanTalk, there are instances where IP addresses within AS16625 have been reported for engaging in malicious activities such as spam. However, it is important to note that such incidents could be isolated and do not necessarily reflect the overall use of AS16625. Akamai has robust security measures in place to address abuse and mitigate against malicious activities originating from its network.