APIs have become the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, powering everything from mobile apps to e-commerce platforms. However, as APIs grow in importance, they also become prime targets for malicious actors. Increasingly, bots are being weaponized to exploit vulnerabilities, overwhelm systems, and siphon sensitive data—all without triggering alarms until it’s too late. The rise in bot-driven API abuse has far-reaching implications, from financial losses and operational disruptions to reputational damage. Understanding the tactics behind these…
API abuse and web application bot attacks are often confused. This is understandable, as both involve automated interactions and are…
APIs are the backbone of interconnected applications, enabling organizations to innovate, integrate, and scale rapidly. However, as enterprises continue to…
There is no doubt that attackers have shifted their attention to APIs. Wallarm’s API ThreatStats research identifies that 70% of…
There’s no doubt that API security is a hot topic these days. The continued growth in API-related breaches and increase…
API attacks can be costly. Really costly. Obvious financial impacts like legal fines, stolen finances, and incident response budgets can…
AI and APIs have a symbiotic relationship. APIs power AI by providing the necessary data and functionality, while AI enhances…
In a concerning trend, cybercriminals are leveraging DocuSign’s APIs to send fake invoices that appear strikingly authentic. Unlike traditional phishing…
Overview of the FortiManager API Vulnerability Recently, a critical API vulnerability in FortiManager (CVE-2024-47575) was disclosed. Certain threat actors exploited…
False positives in API security are a serious problem, often resulting in wasted results and time, missing real threats, alert…