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title: "Discussion on \"API Security: Common Risks and How to Prevent Them\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"API Security: Common Risks and How to Prevent Them\". Discover common API security vulnerabilities, authentication risks and practical ways to protect APIs and sensitive data."
url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/api-security-vulnerabilities-prevention/6af8a5fce5ed5fd92c0252cb"
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# [API Security: Common Risks and How to Prevent Them](https://afthyir.hashnode.dev/api-security-vulnerabilities-prevention?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Discover common API security vulnerabilities, authentication risks and practical ways to protect APIs and sensitive data.

6h ago · 7 min read · afthyir.hashnode.dev  
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[Afthy Irshath](https://hashnode.com/@afthyir)

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Full-stack developer and cybersecurity student.

Full-stack developer and cybersecurity student focusing on secure web apps, Linux configurations, and automation.

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