API Security: Protecting Against Replay Attacks With Nonces
Protect your API from replay attacks with nonces! Learn how to generate unique tokens, validate timestamps & use Redis for efficient storage in this comprehensive guide.
The Invisible Threat Lurking in Your API Imagine you're sending money to a friend via a payment app. You tap "Send," and the payment goes through. But suddenly, a hacker intercepts and resends the same request — without your permission. Your money is sent twice. 😱 This isn’t science fiction. It’s called a replay attack, one of the simplest yet most dangerous threats to modern APIs. But don’t worry — nonces (numbers used once) are here to save the day! They can help make your APIs bulletproof against these attacks. 🛡️ In this blog, you'll learn how to protect your APIs from replay attacks, ma...