Despite their role in connecting applications and driving innovation, APIs often suffer from serious security vulnerabilities. Recent investigations reveal that many organizations are struggling with exposed secrets such as passwords and API keys, which attackers frequently misuse. The persistence of these vulnerabilities, coupled with outdated security measures, underscores a growing concern. 35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks Nightfall AI | State of Secrets Report | August 2024 Secrets like passwords … More
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