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UK NHS API Flaw Exposes Critical Mobile Security Risks

Mobile application programming interfaces (APIs) are the biggest security vulnerability in modern apps, according to a blog from app and API security firm Approov. It noted that recent security scares, such as the one experienced by the UK National Health Service, often arise due to poorly secured APIs and unverified app requests. It also noted insecure API keys embedded in apps, and inadequate certificate validation. Approov recommends the adoption of a zero-trust security model alongside mobile app attestation and runtime API security.

Source: securityboulevard.com –

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