How do you prevent hackers from taking a "publicly used API key" and using it in their own script?

At first, for MVP, I want to basically allow API requests to only come from my domains, or from a server-side script I control.
For the server-side script, I can simply use a "secret API token" sent in the Authorization Bearer he… Continue reading How do you prevent hackers from taking a "publicly used API key" and using it in their own script?

GoPlus Report: Blockchain Networks Using API Security Data to Mitigate Web3 Threats

By Uzair Amir
Singapore, 28 March 2024 – GoPlus Labs, the leading Web3 security infrastructure provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking report…
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What stops a malicious user from hitting an endpoint with falsified data from the console of a webpage?

I’m a little bit of an amateur on API security. I’m building a browser-based puzzle with a leaderboard, and I’m wondering what prevents a user from simply hitting the /success endpoint with data that basically equates to { time: ‘3s’ } aut… Continue reading What stops a malicious user from hitting an endpoint with falsified data from the console of a webpage?

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Cyber Insights 2024: APIs – A Clear, Present, and Future Danger

The API attack surface is expanding and API vulnerabilities are growing. AI will help attackers find and exploit API vulnerabilities at scale.
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How Does Automated API Testing Differ from Manual API Testing: Unveiling the Advantages

By Uzair Amir
Delve into automated versus manual API testing for efficient software delivery. See how automation speeds validation while manual…
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