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Modern browser APIs can be abused for hijacking device resources

Powerful capabilities of modern browser APIs could be misused by attackers to take control of a site visitor’s browser, add it to their botnet, and use it for a variety of malicious actions, researchers from the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas and Stony Brook University are warning. To prove their point, they’ve created MarioNet, a prototype framework that allows them to do just that. The hijacked resources could be used for unwanted and … More ? The post Modern browser APIs can be abused for hijacking device resources appeared first on Help Net Security .

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Widespread API use heightens cybersecurity risks

A new Imperva survey showed a heightened concern for cybersecurity risk related to API use. Specifically, 63 percent of respondents are most worried about DDoS threats, bot attacks, and authentication enforcement for APIs. APIs power the interactive digital experiences users love and are fundamental to an organization’s digital transformation. However, they also provide a window into an application that presents a heightened cybersecurity risk. The survey shows that 69 percent of organizations are exposing APIs … More ?