SMRTR ProgrammingMar 24, 2025Lobsters

A CSS-based NoJS Anti-BOT Web Application Firewall (Proof of Concept)

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CSSWAF is a proof-of-concept web application firewall that uses hidden CSS animations and honeypot elements to detect and block suspicious requests. It measures the loading order of hidden images and checks for interactions with invisible elements to determine if traffic is legitimate or potentially malicious.

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