Issue 243: Economics of API attacks, understanding CORS, blocking compromised API tokens
Brief
This week, we have articles on the economics of API attacks, and how developers can prevent them, and how to create an API solution wishlist with developers in mind. We also have technical articles on understanding cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) for APIs and how to secure APIs by blocking compromised tokens. We also have a double-header from Dana Epp to conclude this edition.
Article: The economics of API attacks
First up this week are the thoughts of The New Stack on the economics of API attacks and how developers can stop these attacks. According to the author, APIs have become a prime target for hackers, with 80% of internet traffic flowing through them. Attackers employ an economic model to assess the cost of an attack against the potential returns, which can include data theft, fraud, or the deployment of ransomware.