Grainne McKeever

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Bad bots continue to target organizations across every industry and geography, but the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fueling bot attacks, making them more intelligent and more evasive than ever before. For over twelve years, Imperva has been dedicated to helping organizations manage and mitigate the threat of bad ... Read More

In the fast-paced world of online retail, where customer satisfaction and availability are paramount, a sudden attack by scalping bots can disrupt operations, inflate costs, and damage reputation. A North American Online Retailer faced a month-long bot attack that targeted their inventory system, exploiting vulnerabilities and causing financial losses. Here’s ... Read More

The ticketing industry is under constant threat from malicious bots, with bad actors targeting these platforms for financial gain. Bots accounted for 31.1% of all traffic to entertainment platforms in 2024, with attacks ranging from scalping and credential stuffing to carding operations. When one public museum experienced a surge in ... Read More

API Security Anywhere Self-Managed Option Imperva continues to deliver solutions that help customers protect their applications and APIs, whether in the Cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid environment. Imperva API Security includes a SaaS-based and an on-premises solution, both managed in the Imperva Cloud Management Console. Imperva is further expanding ... Read More

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continue to be a significant threat. To help organizations stay ahead, we’re excited to introduce the 2024 Imperva DDoS Threat Landscape Report. This comprehensive report offers a deep dive into DDoS attack activity for the first half of ... Read More

The digital application landscape is evolving rapidly, with APIs as the backbone of modern software development. However, amidst all this innovation lies a silent menace:  the prevalence of unknown APIs. These APIs, often lurking beyond sanctioned channels, pose significant security risks to organizations. From shadow APIs born of good intentions ... Read More

Understanding and addressing vulnerabilities is critical in cybersecurity, where APIs serve as the backbone for seamless data exchange. The OWASP API Security Top 10, revised in 2023, provides a comprehensive guide to the critical issues that organizations must tackle to ensure the robust security of their APIs. Among the vulnerabilities ... Read More

In an era dominated by digital connectivity and rapid technological advancements, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and data exchange between diverse software applications. As API usage continues to grow, so does the need for robust API security measures. In this blog post, we ... Read More

The State of API Security in 2024 Report highlights how APIs and their increased usage are significantly changing the threat landscape. In 2023, the number of API-targeted attacks rose significantly.  Attacks targeting the business logic of APIs constituted 27% of attacks in 2023, a growth of 10% since the previous ... Read More

Imperva named an Overall Leader We’re thrilled to share that Imperva has achieved the prestigious status of Overall Leader in the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass: API Security and Management report.  Our Leadership excels across the sub-categories of Product, Innovation, and Market Leadership and in three correlated categories designed to provide an ... Read More