"2020 Forecast: Attackers Will Target Non-Traditional Systems"

Researchers believe that API security is going to be a significant threat surface in 2020. The increase of using container ecosystem and the popularity of mobile apps that connect to backend services have pushed the microservices architecture to the forefront. A variety of information, such as airline ticketing to online ordering, can be exposed through insecure APIs. Researchers also believe that IoT devices will be a primary target of adversaries in 2020. As the number of connected devices that individuals and companies use increases, the attack surface area must be monitored. 

Help Net Security reports: "2020 Forecast: Attackers Will Target Non-Traditional Systems"