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)