This podcast script for "Decoded" features a cybersecurity expert, Thunderbolt, discussing the growing threat of API attacks and their potential to compromise digital infrastructure. The episode explains what APIs are, outlines common attack methods like Broken Object Level Authorization and Mass Assignment, and provides real-world examples of breaches affecting companies such as T-Mobile and Peloton. Furthermore, Thunderbolt details tools used by both attackers and security professionals and offers a defense playbook with crucial security measures like authentication, rate limiting, and input validation to protect APIs. The discussion underscores that APIs, while vital for modern applications, represent a significant and often overlooked attack surface requiring robust security practices.

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