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## [APIs: The Backdoor Hackers Love](https://blog.mfgsinc.com/api-security-defense-against-ai-driven-cyberattacks)

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 Oct 13, 2025, 6:15:00 AM

In today’s cloud-first world, your APIs aren’t just powering innovation, they’re exposing your organ...

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## [Why Agencies Choose WebInspect Over Open-Source for Critical DAST](https://blog.mfgsinc.com/beyond-open-source-why-enterprise-security-teams-choose-webinspect-for-mission-critical-dast)

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 May 21, 2025, 11:54:49 AM

In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, U.S. Federal agencies and departments face moun...

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## [DAST: The Frontline Defense Against Real-World Application Vulnerabilities](https://blog.mfgsinc.com/dast-the-frontline-defense-against-real-world-application-vulnerabilities)

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 May 15, 2024, 3:33:41 PM

Understanding Your Attack Surface As cyber-attacks and data breaches continue to increase, it’s more...

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