A API vulnerability documented by independent security blogger "bobdahacker" created a path to replacing the FIFA World Cup matches playing out on televisions and devices all over the world with any video of the attacker's choosing.
API Vulnerabilities and Bot Attacks Cost Businesses $187 Billion, Increased Adoption Worsens Problem
API vulnerabilities and bot attacks cost businesses $187 billion annually, and the problem is worsening with rapid adoption, underscoring the need for investment in API security and bot management.
APIs are the backbone of numerous popular web services because of their utility, ubiquity, and increasing architectural choices. Regardless of the API architecture chosen, there are shared factors that make them all vulnerable.



