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“APIs: The New Favorite Target for Attackers”
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APIs Expand the Attack Surface by Default
Every exposed API is a potential front door. As companies digitize, APIs become the primary interface — and attackers follow the surface area.
Broken Authentication in APIs Is Rampant
Missing auth checks, token reuse, and session leaks are common. Many APIs trust too much — especially between internal services exposed externally over time.
Excessive Data Exposure Is Easy to Miss
APIs often return entire objects, trusting the client to filter. Attackers simply inspect responses to find emails, passwords, internal IDs, and PII unintentionally shared.
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Rate Limiting and Throttling Are Rarely Enforced
Without proper limits, attackers can brute force, enumerate, or overwhelm endpoints at scale. The lack of basic controls turns APIs into denial or discovery tools.
API Keys Get Leaked in Code All the Time
Hardcoded credentials show up in public repos, client-side JavaScript, and mobile apps. Once leaked, attackers can impersonate services undetected.
API Security Needs Its Own Strategy
Traditional firewalls and WAFs don’t stop API abuse. Use API gateways, schema validation, and dedicated monitoring to spot misuse. API-first means API-secure.
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