Steganography in APIs
Steganography is the practice of concealing information within other non-secret data to hide the existence of the concealed data. In the context of APIs, steganography can be used as an evasive technique to embed malicious content or commands within seemingly innocuous API requests or responses. This technique aims to bypass detection mechanisms by making the hidden information indistinguishable from normal API traffic.
Some of the key features of steganography as an evasive technique in APIs include the following:
- Concealed information: Attackers embed malicious payloads or commands within the data of API requests or responses. This makes it difficult for security controls to identify the presence of concealed information, allowing attackers to hide their intent.
- Payload hiding techniques: Attackers may employ various techniques, such as hiding data in whitespace, comments, or unused fields within API communications. Concealed payloads blend with...
