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> robots.txt wasn't created for security but it can have security implications if you publish a list of Disallow paths with the intention of hiding sensitive co
by bigbugbag 10y ago
> robots.txt wasn't created for security but it can have security implications if you publish a list of Disallow paths with the intention of hiding sensitive content
Using robots.txt to secure your server from bots is the equivalent of attempting to secure your house from robbery by planting a sign that says "please,don't rob my house". Surprisingly it may works from time to time, by if you're into attempting security by wishful thinking maybe don't be too surprised when it fails about as much as security by chance.
- laumars 10y agoI know. With the greatest of respect your counter argument is literally just reiterating the point I was making. Albeit in the quote you've left off the part of my post where I said it's stupid to use robots.txt in this way.