"APIs or Application Programming Interfaces are the building blocks of modern software. They define the rules that allow two systems to communicate to each other whether that's a mobile app requesting a latest messages from a server, a payment gateway confirming a transaction or an IoT device syncing data to the cloud. We use APIs because they make applications modular, scalable and reusable."
"But the same openness that makes APIs powerful also makes them vulnerable. Every exposed endpoint is a potential doorway for attackers. When APIs are misconfigured or insufficiently protected, they can lead to data breaches, account takeovers, fraud or even system wide compromise. To help organizations address these risks, the OWASP API Security Top 10 highlights the most critical vulnerabilities seen in real world systems."
APIs define rules enabling systems to communicate, powering mobile apps, payment gateways, and IoT devices. APIs provide modularity, scalability, and reusability, allowing developers to call existing functions and integrate external services. Openness enables flexibility but also increases attack surface; exposed endpoints can be exploited when misconfigured or insufficiently protected. Vulnerabilities can cause data breaches, account takeovers, fraud, or system-wide compromise. The OWASP API Security Top 10 identifies the most critical real-world vulnerabilities, including Broken Object Level Authorization that exposes data by missing ownership checks and Broken Authentication from predictable tokens or unlimited login attempts.
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