Tag: API

CybersecuritySoftwareTechnology

Digital Sprawl of Exposed Secrets Fuels Cybersecurity Crisis

Security researchers report a dramatic increase in exposed secrets beyond traditional code repositories. Recent attacks against Salesforce, GitHub, and VS Code marketplaces demonstrate how sensitive data sprawl creates new vulnerabilities for organizations worldwide.

The Expanding Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms about what they describe as an accelerating crisis of “secrets sprawl,” where sensitive credentials and authentication tokens are increasingly exposed across multiple digital platforms. According to security researchers, threat actors are capitalizing on this trend, finding valuable data in unexpected locations beyond traditional code repositories.

by Henry Blakemore
BusinessSoftwareTechnology

X Expands Developer Access with Usage-Based API Pricing in Beta Test

X is expanding a closed beta program for its new usage-based API pricing model, marking a significant shift from its previous tiered subscription approach. The social media platform is now accepting applications from developers interested in building applications with more flexible cost structures.

X Introduces Flexible API Pricing Model

X is reportedly expanding access to a pay-per-use pricing structure for its API through a closed beta program, according to recent announcements from the company’s developer account. The social media platform is now accepting applications from both new and existing developers who want to participate in testing the usage-based billing system, sources indicate.

by Henry Blakemore
CloudTechnology

Major AWS Disruption Cripples Popular Apps and Services Across Internet

A significant Amazon Web Services outage has disrupted numerous popular online platforms, from payment apps to gaming services. The DNS resolution issue affecting the US-EAST-1 region created cascading failures across the digital ecosystem, with recovery efforts continuing throughout the morning.

Widespread Internet Disruption Following AWS Outage

A major Amazon Web Services outage on Monday morning created significant disruptions across the internet, affecting popular services including Venmo, Snapchat, Fortnite, and even Amazon’s own Alexa assistant. According to reports, the outage began in the early morning hours and continued through mid-morning, creating what one analyst described as “temporary amnesia” for large portions of the digital ecosystem.

by Henry Blakemore