Akamai and McAfee.com Collaborate to Handle Peak Traffic from ILOVEYOU Virus
As the ILOVEYOU virus struck millions of email systems last Thursday, McAfee.com's site experienced a record-breaking 4.6 million hits, with over 500,000 virus protection software files downloaded within the first 24 hours. Akamai's FreeFlow service played a crucial role in handling the massive traffic, supporting McAfee.com's architecture to deliver its content efficiently.
Key Takeaways:
- McAfee.com's site received a record-breaking 4.6 million hits within the first 24 hours after the ILOVEYOU virus struck.
- Over 500,000 virus protection software files were downloaded within the first day.
- Akamai's FreeFlow service helped McAfee.com handle the unprecedented spikes in traffic, amounting to more than five times the normal average.
- McAfee.com's virus signature files were heavily accessed on Thursday, with FreeFlow enabling the quick and reliable delivery of protection files.
- The collaboration between Akamai and McAfee.com allowed end users to access the site and download virus protection software quickly and reliably.
- Akamai's Traffic Analyzer tool provided valuable insights, enabling McAfee.com to determine the source of its traffic and plan for changes in capacity and bandwidth.
Statistics:
- 4.6 million hits to McAfee.com's site within the first 24 hours after the ILOVEYOU virus struck (up 500% from normal average)
- Over 500,000 virus protection software files downloaded within the first day
- Five times normal average traffic demand
- 350,000 unique visitors to McAfee.com's site each day (regularly)
Sources:
- PR Newswire, "Akamai and McAfee.com Collaborate to Handle Peak Traffic from ILOVEYOU Virus" (May 8)
- Akamai Technologies, Inc., press release, "Akamai and McAfee.com Collaborate to Handle Peak Traffic from ILOVEYOU Virus" (May 8)
- McAfee.com Corporation, press release, "McAfee.com Delivers Critical Updates and Downloadable Protection Files for ILOVEYOU Virus" (May 8)