In the shadows of our hyperconnected world, a new breed of cyber threat operates with chilling efficiency. Unlike phishing scams or ransomware that rely on human error, zero-click exploits compromise devices without a single tap, click, or conscious interaction from the victim. These attacks weaponize the invisible seams in our software—messaging apps, email clients, operating systems—turning trusted…
Introduction Imagine finding a USB drive lying on the ground, in a parking lot, or near your office. Would you plug it into your computer to see what’s inside? Many people would—and that’s exactly what hackers are counting on. USB drop attacks are a form of social engineering where attackers leave infected USB drives in public…
Introduction Serverless computing has revolutionized cloud infrastructure by allowing developers to run code without managing servers. Services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions enable scalable, cost-efficient execution of backend logic. However, the convenience of serverless architectures comes with security risks—especially when functions are misconfigured or improperly secured. One of the most critical…
Introduction Containers have revolutionized modern software deployment by providing lightweight, isolated environments for applications. However, their security is not foolproof. Attackers can exploit misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and weak security controls to break out of a container and gain access to the underlying host system—a technique known as Container Escape. This blog explores: By the end, you’ll understand…
Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web applications, enabling seamless communication between services. However, without proper security measures like rate limiting, APIs become vulnerable to abuse, brute-force attacks, and Denial-of-Service (DoS) threats. This blog explores API rate limiting bypass techniques, the risks of insufficient throttling, and best practices to prevent exploitation. Table of Contents 1….
Introduction GraphQL has revolutionized API development by providing a flexible and efficient way to query data. Unlike REST, GraphQL allows clients to request only the data they need, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching issues. However, this flexibility also introduces security risks, particularly GraphQL injection vulnerabilities. When GraphQL queries are not properly sanitized, attackers can manipulate them to access…
Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless data exchange between systems. However, with increased API usage comes heightened security risks. One of the most prevalent and dangerous API vulnerabilities is Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA), also known as Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR). BOLA occurs when an API…
Introduction In today’s interconnected digital world, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as the backbone of data exchange between systems. However, one of the most common yet overlooked security risks is Excessive Data Exposure, where APIs return more information than necessary. This vulnerability can lead to data breaches, privacy violations, and compliance failures, making it a critical concern…
Introduction In today’s digital world, web applications rely heavily on session management to maintain user authentication and state. Session tokens (or session IDs) are used to identify users after login, allowing seamless interaction without repeated authentication. However, if these tokens are intercepted or stolen, attackers can launch session replay attacks—a serious security threat where an attacker…
Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless communication between different software systems. However, insecure API endpoints pose a significant security risk, often leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and financial losses. Many organizations fail to implement proper authentication mechanisms, leaving APIs vulnerable to exploitation. This blog explores the dangers…
