API Security stories - Page 1

LevelBlue and Akamai have teamed up to offer a managed web app and API security service, tackling rising threats with AI-driven, 24/7 protection and expert support.

Over half of organisations use AI coding assistants, yet only 18% have formal governance, raising security risks amid rising breaches, says Checkmarx report.

Upwind has launched a unified cloud runtime security platform after integrating Nyx, enhancing real-time application protection and threat detection across environments.

Approov has raised GBP £5 million to enhance its mobile app security, aiming to protect apps and APIs against evolving cyber threats including AI-driven attacks.

Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.

Netacea launches Talos, a cutting-edge detection engine using machine learning to tackle complex automated web threats across APIs, sites and apps.

Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.

New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.

Sixty-two percent of Australian firms now use AI in cybersecurity, despite 87% fearing it may raise cyber risk in the next three to five years, research shows.

Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.

F5 has launched post-quantum cryptography tools within its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help firms protect data from future quantum computing threats.

Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.

Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.

Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.

A global survey reveals rising AI-driven cyber threats and costly gaps in API security, with organisations unprepared despite growing compliance pressures.

A10 Networks wins Special Prizes for its AI firewall and API security solutions at Interop Tokyo 2025, highlighting advances in digital security technology.

Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.

Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.

OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.