Cryptocurrency Q&A What are API attacks?

What are API attacks?

Giuseppe Giuseppe Fri Nov 01 2024 | 7 answers 1822
I've been hearing a lot about API attacks recently and I'm wondering what they are. I know APIs are used for communication between software, but how are they being attacked and what are the consequences? What are API attacks?

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JejuSunshineSoulMate JejuSunshineSoulMate Sun Nov 03 2024
Attackers target vulnerabilities present in API endpoints to achieve unauthorized entry into systems.

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SkylitEnchantment SkylitEnchantment Sun Nov 03 2024
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Stefano Stefano Sun Nov 03 2024
By exploiting these weaknesses, attackers can compromise sensitive data stored within the system.

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KatanaSharpened KatanaSharpened Sun Nov 03 2024
Services can be severely disrupted as a result of these malicious activities.

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CryptoAce CryptoAce Sun Nov 03 2024
An API attack signifies the hostile utilization or attempt to utilize an API (Application Programming Interface) in a malicious manner.

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