Tag: api
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Seeing Your APIs Through an Attacker’s Eyes: Introducing Salt Surface
Tags: api, attack, backdoor, breach, cloud, data-breach, endpoint, firewall, Internet, monitoring, risk, tool, vulnerability, wafYour API attack surface is larger and more exposed than you realize. In today’s complex, cloud-native environment, APIs are deployed at an astonishing rate. While this rapid pace fuels innovation, it also creates a significant visibility gap. The APIs you are aware of and manage are only the tip of the iceberg. Your actual risk…
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Debunking API Security Myths
I recently sat down with Tejpal Garwhal, Application Security and DevSecOps Leader, for a conversation debunking some of the most common API security myths. From zombie endpoints to the limits of WAFS and gateways, we covered what’s really happening on the ground; and what security teams need to do differently. Here’s a quick rundown of…
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Low-Code Tools in Microsoft Azure Allowed Unprivileged Access
Using the API Connections for Azure Logic Apps, a security researcher found unauthenticated users could access sensitive data of other customers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/low-code-tools-azure-allowed-unprivileged-access
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Secrets are leaking everywhere, and bots are to blame
Secrets like API keys, tokens, and credentials are scattered across messaging apps, spreadsheets, CI/CD logs, and even support tickets. According to Entro Security’s NHI … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/31/enterprise-non-human-identity-risk/
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Securing the Next Era: Why Agentic AI Demands a New Approach to API Security
I’ve spent my career building solutions to protect the API fabric that powers modern businesses. I founded Salt because I saw that traditional security tools such as WAFs, gateways, and CDNs weren’t designed to see or secure APIs. That gap led to breaches, blind spots, and billions in risk. Today, we’re facing a new wave…
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API vulnerability, unprotected devices
Beyond the Browser: How Unprotected Devices are Fueling the API Security Crisis When it comes to protecting critical business applications, API security is the number one concern of a stunning 71% of cybersecurity professionals at large enterprises, our data shows. One particularly alarming trend is the rise of API attacks targeting unprotected devices like gaming……
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API vulnerability, unprotected API endpoints accessed programmatically
Protecting Programmatic API Endpoints Before It’s Too Late The explosive growth of APIs in your global enterprise suggests that you’re probably missing a critical security gap. And you’re not alone. With 25% of businesses reporting that the number of APIs they manage doubled (or more) last year, according to Salt’s State of API Security Report……
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Game changer: How AI simplifies implementation of Zero Trust security objectives
Tags: access, ai, api, automation, cloud, computing, cyber, data, detection, firewall, infrastructure, network, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vmware, vulnerability, zero-trust“You may think, oh that’s good enough,” Rajagopalan said. “I’ll protect my critical apps through Zero Trust and not worry about non-critical apps. But that ‘partial Zero Trust’ approach won’t work. Modern attackers identify less-secure environments and systems, enter through them, and then move laterally toward high value assets. True Zero Trust demands that every…
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MCP”‘Sicherheit: Das Rückgrat von Agentic AI sichern
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, ciso, credentials, cyberattack, cyersecurity, firewall, infrastructure, LLM, mfa, risk, toolIm Zuge von Agentic AI sollten sich CISOs mit MCP-Sicherheit auseinandersetzen. Das Model Context Protocol (MCP) wurde erst Ende 2024 vorgestellt, dennoch sind die technologischen Folgen in vielen Architekturen bereits deutlich spürbar. Damit Entwickler nicht jede Schnittstelle mühsam von Hand programmieren müssen, stellt MCP eine einheitliche ‘Sprache” für LL-Agenten bereit. Dadurch können sie Tools, Datenbanken und SaaS”‘Dienste…
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Check Point erweitert globale Präsenz mit neuem deutschen Point of Presence für <>
Check Point Software Technologies beschleunigt die Expansion seines Web-Application- and API-Protection (WAAP)-Angebots mit der Einführung neuer in wichtigen strategischen Märkten. Das Unternehmen gibt die Aktivierung eines neuen PoP in Deutschland bekannt, wodurch die WAAP-Abdeckung weiter ausgebaut und ein schnellerer, regionsspezifischer Schutz für Cloud-Anwendungen und APIs ermöglicht wird. Diese jüngste […] First seen on netzpalaver.de Jump…
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How FinServ Firms Can Navigate Secure Open Finance in 2025 and Beyond
Banks Must Secure APIs, Vet Partners and Prepare for Open Finance Threats in 2025 Open finance is revolutionizing banking, but it’s also expanding the attack surface. Discover the critical API, data privacy and third-party risks facing financial institutions in 2025 – and how to build a secure future. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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GitHub Outage Hits Users Globally, Core Services Unavailable
GitHub experienced a significant global outage on July 28-29, 2025, disrupting core services used by millions of developers worldwide. The incident, which lasted approximately eight hours, affected API requests, Issues, and Pull Requests functionality before being fully resolved early Tuesday morning. The outage began around 22:40 UTC on July 28, when GitHub’s engineering team started…
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Endpoint-Security: Cyberresilienz als strategischer Imperativ
Unternehmen sind nur so stark wie ihr schwächster Endpunkt: Der 4-Punkte-Plan für effektive Endpoint-Security. Unternehmen sehen sich einem unerbittlichen Ansturm von Cyberbedrohungen ausgesetzt. Sie erleben Angriffe auf breiter Front von Servern über Cloud-Dienste bis hin zu APIs und Endgeräten. Das Arsenal der Cyberkriminellen ist mit hochentwickeltem Phishing und KI-gestützten Exploits bestens ausgestattet. Für… First seen…
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Check Point CloudGuard WAF Expands in UK With New PoP
Check Point is accelerating its Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) expansion with the launch of new CloudGuard WAF Points of Presence (PoPs) in key strategic markets. The new instance is part of a broader CloudGuard WAF expansion, with additional launches planned in Brazil, Germany, and Taiwan in 2025. Today, the company announced the activation…
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Free Autoswagger Tool Finds the API Flaws Attackers Hope You Miss
Exposed API documentation is a gift-wrapped roadmap for threat actors. The free Autoswagger tool from Intruder scans for exposed docs and flags endpoints with broken access controls”, before attackers find them. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-tool-autoswagger-finds-the-api-flaws-attackers-hope-you-miss/
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Free Tool Autoswagger Finds The API Flaws Attackers Hope You Miss
Exposed API documentation is a gift-wrapped roadmap for threat actors. The free Autoswagger tool from Intruder scans for exposed docs and flags endpoints with broken access controls”, before attackers find them. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-tool-autoswagger-finds-the-api-flaws-attackers-hope-you-miss/
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Cyberresilienz als strategischer Imperativ
Unternehmen sind nur so stark wie ihr schwächster Endpunkt: Ein 4-Punkte-Plan für effektive Endpoint-Security. Unternehmen sehen sich einem unerbittlichen Ansturm von Cyber-Bedrohungen ausgesetzt. Sie erleben Angriffe auf breiter Front von Servern über Cloud-Dienste bis hin zu APIs und Endgeräten. Das Arsenal der Cyber-Kriminellen ist mit hochentwickeltem Phishing und KI-gestützten Exploits bestens ausgestattet. Für Unternehmen […]…
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Digitale Schattenwesen: Wenn Maschinenidentitäten aus dem Ruder laufen
Cyberangriffe zielen längst nicht mehr nur auf menschliche Schwachstellen ab. Auch ungeschützte Maschinenidentitäten stehen zunehmend im Fokus. Kompromittierte Servicekonten oder gestohlene API-Schlüssel ermöglichen es Angreifern, sich lateral durch Systeme zu bewegen oder Daten unentdeckt und mit weitreichenden Konsequenzen abzuziehen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/digitale-schattenwesen-wenn-maschinenidentitaeten-aus-dem-ruder-laufen/a41511/
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Intruder Open Sources Tool for Testing API Security
Intruder this week made available an open-source tool that scans application programming interfaces (APIs) for broken authorization vulnerabilities. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/intruder-open-sources-tool-for-testing-api-security/
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Passwort-Reset beim api-Online-Shop: Was ist das los?
Kurze Frage an die Leserschaft, ob jemand da vielleicht näheres weiß. Der Anbieter api.de informiert Kunden, dass man “aus Sicherheitsgründen” die Passwörter für den Online-Shop zurück gesetzt habe. Weitere Informationen gibt es dazu leider nicht klingt aber irgendwie nach … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/07/24/passwort-reset-beim-api-online-shop-was-ist-das-los/
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Autoswagger: Open-source tool to expose hidden API authorization flaws
Autoswagger is a free, open-source tool that scans OpenAPI-documented APIs for broken authorization vulnerabilities. These flaws are still common, even at large enterprises … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/24/autoswagger-open-source-tool-expose-hidden-api-authorization-flaws/
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Majority of CISOs Lack Full Visibility Over APIs
New research by Salt Security has revealed that the majority of CISOs do not have full visibility over their API environments, despite recognition of the growing API attack surface. The 2025 Salt Security CISO Report found that while 73% of CISOs rank API security as a high or critical priority for the next 12 months, only…
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AI Needs a Firewall and Cloud Needs a Rethink
Tom Leighton of Akamai Wants to End Cloud Bloat and Secure AI From Inside Out. The cloud was meant to be cheaper, but it’s not. A bold new vision is emerging: one that slashes costs, decentralizes AI and secures APIs at the edge. From inference to firewalls, a reimagined internet is challenging hyperscaler dominance. First…
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Effektive API API-Sicherheit erfordert einen strategischen Ansatz
Tags: apiFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/api-sicherheit-ki-abwehr-komplexer-angriffe-a-dd1920d514c49601539879830ade7219/
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Novel malware from Russia’s APT28 prompts LLMs to create malicious Windows commands
Tags: ai, api, attack, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, detection, dos, exploit, government, group, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, military, network, phishing, programming, russia, service, tool, ukraine, vulnerability, windows.pif (MS-DOS executable) extension, though variants with .exe and .py extensions have also been observed.CERT-UA attributes these attacks to a group it tracks as UAC-0001, but which is better known in the security community as APT28. Western intelligence agencies have officially associated this group with Unit 26165, or the 85th Main Special Service Center (GTsSS)…
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Cisco warns of another critical RCE flaw in ISE, urges immediate patching
Tags: access, ai, api, breach, cisco, communications, credentials, endpoint, exploit, flaw, network, radius, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, update, vulnerability, wifiFaster patching is needed: Barr is concerned about the flaw in finding N-day abuse. “While it’s positive that Cisco is transparent in disclosure and swift in releasing patches, the reality is that patching these types of vulnerabilities, especially in large, distributed enterprise environments, is not instantaneous,” he said. “Restart requirements and dependencies on high-availability setups…