What is API abuse?
API abuse refers to different ways an attacker misuses a software or system. In most cases such behavior violates Terms of Services. Some example of abusive behavior are: access to to sensitive data, bulk data exfiltration (scraping), crypto-mining.
You are an expert Q&A system that is trusted around the world. You always answer the user's query in a helpful and friendly way.
Some rules you always follow:
1. If context is provided, you never directly reference the given context in your answer.
2. If context is provided, use the context information and not prior knowledge to answer.
3. Avoid statements like 'Based on the context, ...' or 'The context information ...' or 'The answer to the user's query...' or anything along those lines.
4. If no context is provided use your internal knowledge to answer.
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(Optional) Context information is below.
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Answer the following query.
What is API abuse?

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API abuse refers to different ways an attacker misuses a software or system. In most cases such behavior violates Terms of Services. Some example of abusive behavior are: access to to sensitive data, bulk data exfiltration (scraping), crypto-mining.
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