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New study highlights rising threat of AI-enhanced security attacks
Kong , a leading developer of cloud API technologies , has released findings from its Security Perspectives 2025 : AI-enhanced Threats and API Security Report which highlights today ’ s API security landscape and how new developments in AI will impact it .
Most notably , 25 % of respondents have encountered AI-enhanced security threats related to APIs or LLMs , with 75 % of respondents expressing serious concern about AI-enhanced attacks in the future . And while 85 % say they ’ re confident in their organisation ’ s security capabilities , 55 % of respondents cited they ’ ve experienced an API security incident in the past year , highlighting a notable disconnect .
The findings also put into perspective the importance of having a strong security strategy noting that one in five respondents cited their organisation has experienced an API security incident costing more than US $ 500,000 in the past 12 months .
While 92 % of respondents say they are taking measures to counter AI-enhanced attacks and 88 % of respondents citing API security as a top priority , it is clear that many organisations lack the comprehensive security measures needed to protect their API infrastructure in the AI era .
“ Organisations cannot afford to underestimate their own security risks – especially in the age of AI ,” said Marco Palladino , CTO and Co-founder of Kong .
“ The report showcases that API security is being taken seriously as part of overall cybersecurity strategy , but there are still some blind spots that can open an organisation up to threats .”
A partnership to transform the employee pay experience
CloudPay , a global leader in payroll solutions , announced a new partnership with Banco Santander , one of Spain ’ s largest banks , redefining the employee pay experience through on-demand pay . By leveraging CloudPay NOW , CloudPay ’ s digital Pay On-Demand solution , employees of Banco Santander ’ s SMEs and companies can now access their earned wages anytime , anywhere , providing a crucial boost to financial flexibility and wellness .
By partnering with Banco Santander , CloudPay has helped open the doors of Pay On-Demand to businesses of all sizes across Spain . Santander ’ s SME customers can now offer a service typically accessible only to larger enterprises .
This initiative addresses a globally growing need for financial wellness solutions by providing employees with real-time access to their earned wages , empowering employees with the financial flexibility that contributes to greater engagement and productivity . �
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