SMRTR ProgrammingAug 4, 2026Hacker News

Web security is too hard

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A developer almost reported a legitimate Cloudflare product as a phishing attack — because it looked exactly like one. The new Cloudflare Wallet feature launched on a separate domain (cloudflare.pay), used suspicious green checkmarks, and triggered OAuth-style permission prompts that mimic real consent phishing attacks. It's a cautionary tale for web developers: poor UX choices on legitimate sites make life harder for users and URL reputation services alike.

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