API Exploitation and Payment Data Breach
In mid-2024, Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce platform, faced an API exploitation incident that exposed payment details of millions of users. Hackers exploited an unsecured API endpoint, allowing them to access sensitive payment information and transaction histories.
Solution
Conducted an immediate investigation to identify and patch the vulnerable API.
Implemented stronger API security protocols with OAuth 2.0, token encryption, and strict rate limiting.
Deployed a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to monitor and prevent suspicious traffic.
Introduced continuous API security audits and penetration testing.
Result
Secured payment data and restored user trust through proactive security measures.
Strengthened API security posture, reducing the likelihood of future exploits.
Achieved compliance with PCI-DSS and GDPR to maintain data protection standards.
Ransomware Attack on Customer Database
In late 2024, Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce platform, was targeted by a ransomware attack that encrypted its customer database and threatened to leak sensitive information unless a ransom was paid.
Solution
Isolated affected systems and initiated disaster recovery protocols.
Restored customer data from encrypted offline backups to ensure business continuity.
Implemented advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) to identify and neutralize ransomware threats.
Enhanced employee training on identifying phishing attempts and malicious downloads.
Result
Successfully restored operations without paying the ransom.
Strengthened cybersecurity posture through continuous threat monitoring and incident response readiness.
Improved ransomware mitigation strategies to prevent future attacks.
Phishing and Account Takeover Campaign
In early 2025, eBay was targeted by a large-scale phishing campaign where hackers impersonated customer service representatives and tricked users into providing their account credentials. This led to unauthorized access and fraudulent transactions.
Solution
Deployed AI-powered email security tools to detect and block phishing emails.
Implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all user accounts to prevent unauthorized access.
Educated users about phishing risks through awareness campaigns and real-time alerts.
Introduced adaptive authentication to flag suspicious login attempts based on geolocation and device history.
Result
Reduced account takeover incidents by 90%, ensuring secure transactions.
Enhanced user confidence through improved account protection measures.
Strengthened phishing prevention by monitoring and blocking malicious domains.
Payment Gateway Vulnerability and Fraudulent Transactions
In 2025, Myntra, a major fashion e-commerce platform in India, discovered a critical vulnerability in its payment gateway that allowed attackers to manipulate transaction requests, resulting in fraudulent payments and unauthorized order fulfillment.
Solution
Patched the payment gateway vulnerability immediately and strengthened code validation protocols.
Introduced tokenization for sensitive payment data and encrypted communication between APIs.
Deployed AI-powered fraud detection systems to monitor transaction patterns and detect anomalies.
Implemented 3D Secure (3DS) for all online transactions to prevent unauthorized payments.
Result
Reduced fraudulent transactions by 95% through improved payment gateway security.
Enhanced compliance with PCI-DSS standards to protect customer payment data.
Strengthened trust and loyalty by safeguarding customer financial information.