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Attackers want your data and they're getting it from your API - Tim Bond
Learn how to fortify your APIs against threats, including using JSON Web Tokens and OAuth for authentication, and preventing attacks and protecting data.
- Attacker can get data by using an app’s API with a stolen key.
- Using JWT (JSON Web Token) as auth method is better than static API keys.
- Static API keys can be easily found in the source code or Decompiled Android apps.
- API key can be used to bypass authentication and get access to user data.
- OAuth is a good way to authenticate, but still vulnerable to attacks.
- JWT tokens can be valid for a specific duration.
- Consider using an exponential backoff to handle API rate limiting.
- Limiting requests per timing window can prevent attacks.
- Understanding the OWASP top ten is crucial for API security.
- Using a rate limiter can help prevent attacks.
- Tokens should be kept secret and not shared.
- APIs should authenticate users and validate requests.
- API keys should not be hardcoded or embedded in the app.
- Using a proxy to mask API keys can help prevent attacks.
- JWTs are susceptible to tampering and should be verified.
- Using machine learning based solutions can help detect and prevent attacks.
- Static API keys are easy to find and should not be used.
- JWTs should be signed with a private key.
- Using IP address as a protection method is not recommended.
- Compromised API keys can lead to data breaches.
- API authentication should be used in conjunction with rate limiting and IP blocking.
- Custom proxy servers can be used to mask API keys.
- JWTs should be used with caution and verified on both client and server sides.
- API keys should not be shared or embedded in the app.
- Tokens should be validated and verified on both client and server sides.
- API keys can be used to bypass authentication and access user data.