Summary An attempt to integrate Azure Voice Live API in a browser failed due to an inability to securely pass authorization tokens. While tokens worked in Postman, JavaScript WebSocket implementations could not attach the Authorization header, and using socket.io resulted in a 404. This exposed security risks from embedding API keys in client-side code and … Read more
Summary The goal of this article is to discuss how to securely automate Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in CI/CD pipelines without exposing credentials. We will explore the challenges of automating TOTP MFA, including secret injection, state management, and bypassing MFA. Root Cause The root cause of the problem is the need to … Read more
Summary The problem revolves around authenticating network requests made by an ILMessageFilterExtension using a user-specific JWT token generated after a successful login in the main app. The goal is to understand how to integrate SecAddSharedWebCredential with the message filter service to authenticate these requests. Root Cause The root cause of the issue lies in the … Read more
Summary The goal is to use MSAL (Microsoft Authentication Library) to obtain an OAuth2/OIDC token for a user-managed identity (B) in a different tenant (T2) than the calling workload (T1), which has its own user-managed identity (A). The token will be used to authenticate with the Azure DevOps REST API. Root Cause The main challenge … Read more
Summary The issue at hand is the inability to create labels using the Mondial Relay API and SOAP with NodeJS. The error 500 is encountered, and the params.Security value is calculated incorrectly. Key takeaways include the importance of correct API parameter formatting and security signature calculation. Root Cause The root cause of the issue is … Read more
Summary Solving puzzle CAPTCHAs without initial pieces or known jigsaw borders is a challenging task, especially when background images and positions are constantly changing. Computer vision techniques can be employed to tackle this problem, but their effectiveness is limited by the lack of distinct features. The question remains whether OpenCV alone can suffice to find … Read more
Summary The Go Cryptographic Module is in the process of obtaining FIPS 140-3 validation, and as part of this process, it’s essential to document the approved algorithm parameters. This documentation is crucial for organizations to verify that their applications use compliant algorithm configurations. The request is for a list of approved parameters for each algorithm, … Read more
Summary The issue at hand is a network error that occurs when attempting to download a JSON file on-demand in a React application. The file is generated in the frontend and does not require any backend requests. The error is puzzling because it is a network error, despite no network requests being made. Root Cause … Read more
Postmortem: Misunderstanding Android 9 Update Eligibility Leading to Security Risks Summary Users attempted to upgrade Android 9 devices to Android 10/11 and locate security patches without success. Root cause analysis revealed unsupported hardware, fragmented OEM policies, and discontinued security updates for legacy devices. Root Cause Hardware Compatibility: Older devices lack drivers/capabilities for newer OS versions. … Read more
Web Development Fundamentals: A Postmortem for Beginners Summary A novice encountered significant confusion while learning web development fundamentals, struggling to grasp core concepts like front-end versus back-end responsibilities, essential technologies, and career-entry skills. This gap led to the submission of an unfocused, overly broad question. Root Cause Rapid evolution of web technologies overcrowding beginner resources … Read more