🕵️ Can you manipulate your way past the security headers?

This secure web portal thinks it can control access using HTTP headers and client-side restrictions. 🛡️ But seasoned security researchers know that anything controlled by the client can be manipulated! 🔧 Master the art of header manipulation and discover how seemingly secure applications can be bypassed with the right techniques. 🎯

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🕵️ Can you manipulate your way past the security headers?

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