Application Programming Interface (API) vulnerabilities are security weaknesses in an API’s code that cybercriminals can exploit. These vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches and unauthorized system access. Common API vulnerabilities include inadequate authentication and authorization, excessive data exposure and insufficient data encryption. Continue reading to learn about the common risks associated with APIs, along with practical methods and solutions to prevent these vulnerabilities.

Imagine this: It's a typical Wednesday evening. You're scrolling through your photos, reminiscing about a recent vacation. Suddenly, your screen freezes. A message appears: “Your files are encrypted. Pay $5,000 in Bitcoin or lose everything forever.” This isn't a scene from a cyber thriller. It's the terrifying reality thousands of people face every single day.

In our increasingly digital world, your laptop is more than just a device — it's a vault of memories, a workspace and a lifeline to your personal and professional life. Imagine losing years of photos, critical work documents or important research in an instant. This nightmare scenario is precisely why laptop backup software isn't just a luxury — it's an absolute necessity.

A core product tenet at TrustCloud is delivering a “Joyfully Crafted” user experience for our users. As we wrap up 2024, the TrustCloud product and UX team went through all the user feedback we received this year, and identified some key “quality of life” improvements to make the day-to-day experience for our users more approachable. We’re excited to share these updates with you.