The transmission of 5G and IoT traffic between API services and applications makes them particularly attractive targets.
Attackers monitor corporate statistics and trends to identify high-risk services and applications. All types of cloud applications (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS) have become a source of qualitative transformation of APIs at the level of planning, consumption, and use by software developers in any scenarios - B2B or B2C. The reach and popularity of some cloud applications, the countless "treasures" in the form of business-critical data, and the capabilities of these APIs make them an incredibly attractive target for cybercriminals. The presence of APIs inherently implies communication with other systems, which creates additional risks for the business. These interfaces often become a vector for broader supply chain attacks.
According to recent statistics, more than 80% of all internet traffic is API-based services . This widespread use attracts malware developers who plan attacks to maximize profits.
Rich APIs have long evolved from simple middleware into colombia mobile database applications that power most modern consumer applications. Here are a few examples:
5G Mobile Applications: 5G connectivity and the deployment of IoT end devices are serving the growing need for additional connectivity;
Internet of Things. By 2025, there will be over 30.9 billion IoT devices in operation worldwide. The industrial IoT market is expected to grow to $124 billion in 2021;
Dynamic online office suites. The global cloud office software market will reach $50.7 billion by 2026 .
In most cases, attacks on APIs go undetected because these interfaces are considered trusted channels and are not subject to sufficiently high levels of governance and security.
According to experts, the following key risks will become particularly relevant in the future:
unwanted disclosure of information due to API misconfiguration;
exploitation of modern authentication mechanisms, such as Oauth/Golden SAML, to access APIs and remain stable in attacked environments;