Client IP spoofing to carry out a TLS conversation, when the server only accepts connections from that client IP?

I am aware that IP spoofing can be used to carry out SYN flooding attacks, and impersonating servers.
However, I have not been able to find detailed step-by-step attack scenarios: where the attacker (let’s assume is on-path between the cli… Continue reading Client IP spoofing to carry out a TLS conversation, when the server only accepts connections from that client IP?

Can this logic with regard to checking Reverse DNS records be flawed?

For my web app, I hardcode a reverse DNS detection for common web crawlers. And for detecting them I use their Reverse DNS, which I always check whether it includes i.e. google.com. My questions would be:

Can this be a possible security f… Continue reading Can this logic with regard to checking Reverse DNS records be flawed?