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How Is API Abuse Different from Web Application Attacks by Bots?

API abuse and web application bot attacks are often confused. This is understandable, as both involve automated interactions and are usually executed by bots. Both attack vectors are prevalent; criminals are always eager to disrupt the foundations on which businesses base their operations to achieve their malicious goals and they frequently automate their actions for maximum results.

How API Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Records in Just Minutes! #DataLeak #DataBreach

APIs are crucial for data flow, but they also open doors for rapid data breaches if security isn't real-time. In this video, we analyze how an API vulnerability led to a 250 million user data leak in just minutes. Learn why fast data flow in APIs requires immediate, real-time protection to prevent major damage. This case also highlights the often-overlooked importance of client-side security in API protection, especially as APIs are increasingly used in mobile apps and browsers. Discover essential insights to safeguard APIs from potential attacks.

The Ultimate API Threat Report: How Wallarm Analyzes Attacks #Wallarm #dataanalysis

Discover how Wallarm gathers and analyzes real data on API attacks to create comprehensive security reports. By collecting data from Wallarm’s platform, public repositories, private sources, and security bulletins, Wallarm produces fact-based API threat stats without relying on opinions. This report provides deep insights into API vulnerabilities and attack trends, enhancing Wallarm’s API risk models and improving their security solutions. Download the full report now to stay informed on the latest API threats and protect your APIs effectively.

Taming API Sprawl: Best Practices for API Discovery and Management

APIs are the backbone of interconnected applications, enabling organizations to innovate, integrate, and scale rapidly. However, as enterprises continue to expand their digital ecosystems, they often encounter a common and complex challenge: API sprawl. Unchecked, API sprawl can lead to increased security risks, inefficient resource utilization, and the frustrating experience of redundant or hard-to-locate services across teams. Postman details the explosive growth in APIs in their State of API report.

Rabbit AI's API Leak: Hard-Coded Keys Expose Sensitive User Data #RabbitAI #APIAttack

In this video, we analyze a notable API security breach involving Rabbit's AI tool. Hard-coded API keys in their code allowed attackers to access sensitive data, disrupt device functionality, and even view conversation histories. This incident, highlighted by a controversial response from Rabbit, serves as a critical example of the dangers of API leaks. Learn why hard-coded keys pose significant security risks and the lessons organizations can take to secure their APIs and protect user data.

Dell's API Security Failure: How 49 Million Records Were Exposed #dell #DataBreach #dataleaks

In this video, we examine two significant API security failures, each with devastating consequences. The first breach used a simple trial-and-error method, exploiting broken access control to impact 10 million users. In the Dell example, API abuse exploited a lack of validation and rate limiting, allowing an attacker, posing as a partner, to scrape 49 million records over several weeks. These cases highlight the importance of robust API security practices, especially for business processes and access control. Watch to learn key takeaways on protecting APIs from similar attacks.

Your AppSec Journey Demystified: Driving Effective API Security with Wallarm and StackHawk

There is no doubt that attackers have shifted their attention to APIs. Wallarm’s API ThreatStats research identifies that 70% of attacks now target APIs instead of Web Applications. While APIs have become the backbone of innovation and connectivity for businesses, they have also introduced a vast attack surface that’s challenging to defend with traditional methods alone.

Context is King: Using API Sessions for Security Context

There’s no doubt that API security is a hot topic these days. The continued growth in API-related breaches and increase in publicized API vulnerabilities has pushed API security to the top of CISO’s lists. The tools in the market for API security still have room for improvement, of course. One of the challenges security practitioners face with APIs is understanding the context in which an attack took place.

The Hidden Costs of API Breaches: Quantifying the Long-Term Business Impact

API attacks can be costly. Really costly. Obvious financial impacts like legal fines, stolen finances, and incident response budgets can run into the hundreds of millions. However, other hidden costs often compound the issue, especially if you’re not expecting them. This article will explore the obvious and hidden costs of API breaches, their long-term business impacts, and how you can communicate the importance of API security to business stakeholders and decision-makers.

How Weak Access Controls Led to the Optus API Breach #accesscontrol #databreach #dataleaks

Broken access controls are one of the leading causes of API breaches. Learn how weak access control can leave your data exposed, as we explore real-world examples and share insights on protecting sensitive information. Strengthen your API access controls to safeguard against unauthorized access and potential breaches!