"Attack Automation Becomes a Prevalent Threat Against APIs"

According to Cequence Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have emerged as a primary attack vector in several high-profile incidents, posing a significant threat to the security posture of organizations. Numerous high-profile organizations have suffered API attacks in recent months, increasing the need for CISOs to prioritize API security. According to Ameya Talwalkar, CEO of Cequence Security, traditional prevention methods are no longer sufficient as attackers become more inventive. Talwalkar added that as attack automation becomes an increasingly prevalent threat against APIs, organizations must have the tools, knowledge, and expertise to defend in real-time. About 45 billion search attempts were made for shadow APIs in the second half of 2022, a 900 percent increase from the 5 billion attempts made in the first half of 2022. From June to October 2022, attackers favored traditional application security techniques, but as the holidays approached, API security tactics experienced a 220 increase. This article continues to discuss key findings from Cequence Security's "API Protection Report: Holiday Build-up Shows 550% Jump in Unique Threats."

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