When a website requests data from a remote RESTful API, the response is typically in the form of a JSON object containing sensitive information.
Is there a way to secure this interaction between the "client" and the API? The challenge lies in ensuring that any authentication details (keys, credentials, etc.) sent with the request are not visible to the user, as this would compromise security.
In essence, how can we prevent unauthorized users from accessing the same URL being called via AJAX and safeguarding the privacy of the sensitive data being transmitted? Even using post parameters poses a risk, as they may be exposed within the JavaScript code.
$.post({
url: ...,
username: ...,
password: ...,
key: ...,
...
});