Link11, a global cybersecurity provider headquartered in Germany, has published new research on the increasing risks facing digital platforms and announced the launch of its Web Application and API Protection platform. The solution is designed to deliver comprehensive, multi-layered defenses against today’s most complex cyberattacks.

As organizations accelerate their digital transformation initiatives, every new web application or API expands the attack surface. Cybercriminals are exploiting this growth by deploying advanced methods that traditional, single-point security solutions are no longer able to withstand.

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Emerging Threats Impacting Digital Ecosystems

  • Application-layer DDoS attacks:
    Distributed denial-of-service incidents are evolving beyond brute-force traffic floods. Attackers now leverage Layer 7 techniques that mimic legitimate user activity, overwhelming critical functions like logins, search features, or APIs. For instance, the municipal website of an Israeli city was recently disrupted by 18 million HTTP requests within minutes.
  • Malicious bot activity:
    Automated bots are driving large-scale credential stuffing, data scraping, fraud, and inventory abuse. Reseller bots in particular pose challenges by purchasing limited-edition items or event tickets in bulk, creating unfair access for genuine buyers.
  • Limitations of legacy WAFs:
    While Web Application Firewalls remain common, their signature-based detection methods often miss novel attack patterns, produce false positives, and struggle to defend against zero-day vulnerabilities, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting (XSS).
  • API security gaps:
    APIs are central to modern applications but frequently vulnerable. Unmonitored or “shadow” APIs increase exposure to data theft, account takeovers, and service pause.

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The Link11 WAAP Platform

Link11’s newly introduced WAAP platform addresses these risks through an integrated, cloud-native framework that delivers robust protection without compromising user experience. Key features include:

  • Unified security stack: Combines multiple security functions in a single platform for simplified management.
  • Real-time threat defense: Uses intelligent detection to block malicious traffic instantly while ensuring accessibility for legitimate users.
  • Deployment flexibility: Compatible with varied infrastructures, enabling protection across both on-premises and cloud-hosted applications.
  • 24/7 monitoring: Supported by Link11’s global Security Operations Centers for around-the-clock defense.
  • Data sovereignty & compliance: Operates entirely on Link11-owned cloud infrastructure, ensuring GDPR alignment and preventing exposure to non-EU jurisdictions.

With the new WAAP solution, Link11 reinforces its mission to protect digital businesses from evolving cyber risks while helping them maintain compliance and resilience in an increasingly hostile online environment.

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