APIs Under Siege: The Alarming Rise of Digital Gatecrashers
APIs have become the prime target for cyber attackers, surpassing web applications, according to Wallarm’s new report. With attackers discovering and exploiting unprotected APIs in under a minute, businesses face urgent threats. The study highlights the need for robust API security measures as API attacks surge.
Hot Take:
APIs are the new candy store for cybercriminals, and they’re not even bothering to check for open windows—they’re bulldozing through the front door. Just when you thought your web applications were safe, here comes the API apocalypse. It’s time for businesses to secure their digital candy stores before hackers take all the treats!
Key Points:
- APIs have surpassed web apps as the primary target for cyber attacks.
- Newly launched APIs are discovered by attackers in under 30 seconds.
- Unprotected APIs face exploitation within a minute of discovery.
- Batch API requests allow rapid user data theft.
- Well-known API products are more frequently targeted.
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