The financial services vertical continues to be one of the most widely attacked industries  in the world, and the number of attacks shows signs of growing. Web application and API  attacks, in particular, are increasing at an alarming rate while also growing in complexity.  Attackers are seeking to gain a foothold to internal networks and cause disruption as a  means of pressuring organizations to pay money to prevent further damages. As a vital  sector, financial services need to be up and running. Attackers could also monetize stolen  sensitive information or gain access to customer’s accounts and steal their money.