Understanding API Security

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One of the fastest-growing security attack surfaces is the Application Programming Interface (API). These functions allow programmers to tap into distributed services like data retrieval or social media broadcasting, vastly expanding the interoperability of different software tools. Accordingly, because API access often requires connecting to or using sensitive data, this presents significant security risks. 

We’re talking about API security and how it can impact your compliance strategies. 

 

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Rhysida and the Growth of Ransomware in 2023

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Ransomware isn’t going anywhere… in fact, it’s only growing. As several studies show, the threat of ransomware associated with attacks like phishing and APTs is only increasing, and hacking groups are leveraging ransoms to generate significant revenue while also threatening proprietary data. 

The latest threat, the Rhysida malware, is just the latest of these threats tearing through the healthcare and financial industry. 

 

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Security, Compliance, and the Decline of Third-Party Cookies

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The issue of cookies and user tracking has long been an issue, but the importance of these marketing and development tools has kept them a vital part of our web experiences. However, Google announced that its popular Chrome browser would no longer support third-party cookies, and in January 2024, they began rolling out anti-cookie technology

This has significantly impacted businesses managing compliance with regulations, primarily with GDPR privacy requirements. Here, we’ll discuss why cookies have special consideration under GDPR rules and how businesses can address these issues. 

 

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