Our pentest calendar is nearly full for 2025. ⏳
Whether you still need your annual assessment or you’re planning ahead for 2026, now’s the right time to get on the schedule and lock in your preferred testing window.
🗓️ Reach out today to reserve your spot.
A scan might tell you what’s visible, but a true penetration test reveals what’s possible.
At hAPI Labs, we don’t stop at surface-level checks. Our team digs deep into the logic, the workflow, and the APIs that tie everything together. We chain vulnerabilities, test assumptions, and uncover the hidden paths attackers could actually exploit.
Because real-world threats don’t stop at what a scanner can see... and neither do we.
A clean vuln scan ≠ “secure.”
During M&A, that checkbox can turn into a costly blind spot.
At hAPI Labs, our Rapid Security Assessment goes beyond the checkbox: OSINT + authenticated vulnerability assessment + targeted penetration testing + critical log review for IOCs, so you can accurately evaluate cyber risk and patch holes before your deal is announced.
If you’re relying on a single scan, you’re not doing diligence. You’re doing hope. Let’s raise the bar.
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On a recent trip to England, I had the chance to visit @PortSwigger HQ in Knutsford, home of the brilliant minds behind Burp Suite.
Touring their offices and chatting with the team was a real highlight. I even got to see some of what they’re developing next and share feedback on the tools we use every day at hAPI Labs.
Everyone loves a “clean” vuln scan… until the mask comes off. 🎭
At hAPI Labs, we uncover the hidden API vulnerabilities scanners miss.
#APISecurity#Pentesting
Your firewalls stand tall. Compliance boxes are checked. Vulnerability scans run every month. ✅✅✅
But here's what no one wants to admit: Your APIs could be opening the gates from the inside.
APIs are the modern Trojan Horse. They're part of your trusted infrastructure… until attackers use them to find hidden openings.
Ask yourself:
- Do we have an inventory of all our APIs?
- When was the last time they were properly tested?
- Are our scan results limited to signature-based findings from headers?
Don't get blindsided. Secure what others overlook. 🐴
Insightful breakdown from Asma Zubair here (worth your time): https://t.co/k4JjH7SX75
🚩 Insecure APIs rarely shout for attention. It's the silent gaps in overlooked systems that leave you wide open.
The latest chatbot incident? Textbook case:
- Legacy apps left unchecked
- Weak credentials lurking
- APIs exposed and forgotten
The result: Real business risk where you least expect it.
Here's what's most surprising:
'Classically secure' companies (with firewalls, compliance, and best practices) still miss their growing API attack surface.
It's these blind spots that attackers love:
• Misconfigurations
• Hidden integrations
• Endpoints no one remembered
That's why our approach at hAPI Labs is always API-first. We hunt down the exposures traditional tests miss, before attackers do.
Security leaders: Don't wait for the headlines. Learn from this chatbot incident. The hidden risks are already inside.
🚀 The Hacking APIs Conference London Call For Papers is now open! Join us on September 23rd. 🚀
Calling all:
Bug bounty hunters with API stories
Security engineers with defense wins
Researchers with new tools or techniques
Hackers who want to share their stories and raise up the community
Apply here: https://t.co/StCNfCZ8QF
More Info: https://t.co/llC7bfuQl8
@danbarahona@InsiderPhD@apisyouwonthate@colindomoney@JoseHaroPeralta@apisecu@PortSwigger@hapilabs_ai@BaptisteVicini
Want to peek behind the curtain of API security without spending months learning pentesting basics?
I'm excited to announce I'll be speaking at APIdays Munich with my talk "Instant API Hacker" – a hands-on, rapid-fire session where we'll hack APIs together in real-time.
@hapilabs_ai will be sponsoring a Hacking APIs giveaway and signing!
Bis bald in München! 🥨🚀
Register here for free tickets to APIdays Munich:
https://t.co/HwWBzSJt71
Another great morning at APIdays for HAC NYC!
It's brilliant to meet so many people from the Burp community, and seeing hackers using Burp Suite for the event CTF. 💪
Don't forget to come grab some swag this afternoon before it all goes... 👀
#BurpOnTour#BurpSuite#HACNYC #APIdays
Three days until the HAC CTF sponsored by @hapilabs_ai!
The HAC CTF will take place on May 15th at Hacking APIs NYC and we will be opening this up for remote participation.
💻 Test your skills against real-world API security challenges
🌐 In-person OR remote participation welcome
🏆 Premium prizes for top in-person competitors
🌟 Leaderboard glory for remote players
Special thanks to @MikeHacksThings@rudedog9d for bringing this challenge to life.
Want to level up your API Hacking? I’m doing a Hands On API Hacking workshop tomorrow at 1pm at the Bug Bounty Village @BsidesSF if you’re feeling stuck with API hacking this is the workshop for you
With a process that began two and a half years ago, I'm very excited to announce that I've written a book with @nostarch! 🎉
"Practical Purple Teaming" tells you all you need to know to get started with collaborative offensive testing.
https://t.co/2syCI1JmDd
Introducing the Hacking APIs Conference (HAC NYC)! I've teamed up with @APIdaysGlobal to create a premier event dedicated to application security, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity research. The first Hacking APIs Con will launch in New York City on May 15th (more details next week!).
There will be a CTF, challenge coins, prizes, there will be a world-class keynote and an amazing set of speakers.