API Security Weekly: Issue #63

This week, we are looking into a huge API vulnerability exposing more than 47 million devices. Also, Microsoft and Google are dropping Basic Authentication support, and there is an opinion piece on the top risks of API security.

Vulnerability: Thinkrace

The platforms you are using to power your systems can add vulnerabilities. PenTestPartners looked at various GPS watches, kids smartwatches, sport watches, car trackers, engine immobilizers, and other tracking devices. They found that many of these are based on one common platform from Thinkrace. The researchers have discovered at least 47 million such devices.