A while ago, I was looking for a strategy to protect my website from external links provided by forum members. I’m trying to create my own database of harmful URLs. But it’s harder than you think. The sheer volume of links is tough to sort through. So I looked for an API service that could fit my de…

This is a very cool idea!! :warning: Note that by including your Google Cloud API key in a theme component, you’re exposing it to the world. When people have access to your API key then can potentially put you up with a very large bill. :warning: You should either make sure that your API key is su…

Or … turn this into a plugin and keep the API conversation happening behind the scenes where no-one can see.

[image] Richard - Communiteq: or you should add a server side proxy so you can keep the API key safe on your server That’s what I tried to say :wink:

Well a proxy is a special kind of middleman and also a good idea. It was definitely an OR.

[image] Richard - Communiteq: This is a very cool idea!! :warning: Note that by including your Google Cloud API key in a theme component, you’re exposing it to the world. When people have access to your API key then can potentially put you up with a very large bill. :warning: You should either…

[image] Robert: Or … turn this into a plugin and keep the API conversation happening behind the scenes where no-one can see. Because I lack the necessary skills to write plugins. I believe this strategy is basic and straightforward. But if there are people who wish to create, I believe it is …

And meanwhile I would even propose this could be worth of a feature request. (If that service is liable, that I don’t know)

[image] MHAT DEV: Because I lack the necessary skills to write plugins. I believe this strategy is basic and straightforward. But if there are people who wish to create, I believe it is superior to my way. And I will be quite thrilled. I’m not making any promises but when I have some spare ti…

[image] Jakke Flemming: And meanwhile I would even propose this could be worth of a feature request. (If that service is liable, that I don’t know) I hope and am pleased to see this in the feature, too.

Showing the security status in all external link using Google Safe Browsing Lookup API

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kokoloman001 (MHAT DEV) June 21, 2024, 10:56am 10

I’m glad I grabbed your attention, and I appreciate the interest you showed in making this plugin.

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Showing the security status in all external link using Google Safe Browsing Lookup API

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