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How AI Innovation Amplifies API Risk in APAC
As organizations across APAC accelerate AI adoption, APIs have become the critical connectors powering AI applications, data exchange, and business workflows. However, this rapid expansion is creating new security

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As organizations across APAC accelerate AI adoption, APIs have become the critical connectors powering AI applications, data exchange, and business workflows. However, this rapid expansion is creating new security challenges that many organizations are struggling to manage.
In the 2026 API Security Impact Study, Akamai surveyed 640 cybersecurity leaders across China, India, Japan, and Singapore to uncover how AI-driven API growth is increasing cyber risk. The findings reveal that 81% of organizations experienced an API security incident in the past year, with attacks targeting AI-linked APIs emerging as the most common threat.
Download this exclusive report to discover:
- The top API security risks facing APAC organizations
- How AI innovation is amplifying API attack surfaces
- Why API visibility and governance remain major challenges
- The financial impact of API security incidents across the region
- Key insights from China, India, Japan, and Singapore
Get the research-backed insights you need to protect your APIs, secure AI-driven applications, and reduce business risk in an increasingly connected digital environment.
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