The 15 Best API Security Tools in 2026 - Ranked by What They Do
In 2022, Optus – a major Australian telecom – suffered a breach that exposed the data of over 11 million customers. The root cause? A single, unauthenticated API endpoint. What looked like a simple oversight turned into a nationwide scandal, regulatory fallout, and shattered consumer trust. Fast forward to 2025, and APIs have only grown more powerful – and more dangerous.