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APIsec Blog

Navigating the landscape of IT involves an understanding of software architecture. The business logic layer is critical in modern applications. It's the linchpin that holds everything together, but it's also the weakest link from a cybersecurity perspective. Understanding how the development process works is essential for everyone involved, including non-technical ... Read More

The information age is upon us. Every day, more and more of the world’s data moves to digital formats—from financial transactions to medical records. But with this transition comes new risks: By 2025, cyberattacks are projected to cost businesses $10.5 trillion per year globally. One major attack can cripple an ... Read More

Open banking represents a huge opportunity for banks and other financial institutions looking for innovative ways to grow their revenue. The open banking system started in Europe, but consumer demand for fast, easy, personalized banking services is driving rapid expansion in the U.S. and Canada. 74% of consumers in the ... Read More

Venmo, Robinhood, Chime, PayPal, MoneyLion, Mint, Card Curator—fintech apps such as these have disrupted and transformed the banking and financial service industries in the last few years. Up to 75% of global consumers use at least one fintech service, and that number is expected to rise as more people embrace ... Read More

19,138 new common vulnerabilities emerged in 2021, reinforcing the need for high-quality vulnerability scanning tools. A vulnerability is an exploitable flaw in a network, web application, or API, allowing hackers to access secure data. Vulnerability scanning is especially crucial for APIs, as they are a favorite target for hackers, accounting ... Read More

You need a vulnerability scanner to protect your assets, but finding the right one can be overwhelming. It's critical to ensure that the tool you choose reduces frustrations among your IT team, developers, and security department and works with them. This article will cover the top five best vulnerability scanners ... Read More

With APIs accounting for 83% of web traffic, organizations have been pouring more resources into API development to add additional revenue streams, streamline processes, and improve business outcomes. The value of your APIs depends on your adoption rates - without an active user base, your chances of succeeding are slim ... Read More

"Or Login with Your Google or Facebook Account." The fact that you can use a single login to access most of your favorite go-to sites is a luxury that, while simple, has dramatically changed the way we interact with businesses online. Ditching hundreds of usernames and passwords is just one ... Read More

Gartner predicts that APIs will become the primary attack vector in 2022, so API testing tools are in high demand right now. With more frequent and incredibly sophisticated cyberattacks looming, the challenge to protect your API assets from data breaches that can permanently - and often, irrevocably - damage your ... Read More

APIs are the engine powering our connected world. The API economy has grown exponentially in the past few years, and API calls now make up at least 83% of all web traffic. APIs facilitate interaction and secure data exchange between applications, making the online activities and automatic transactions we take ... Read More