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Robots.txt Security Audit

Robots.txt controls search engine crawling but can inadvertently reveal sensitive paths.

Why It Matters

Disallowing paths in robots.txt tells everyone (including attackers) that those paths exist. Sensitive areas should be protected by authentication, not obscurity.

How We Check

We analyze your robots.txt for paths that might reveal admin panels, backup files, or other sensitive locations.

How to Fix

Protect sensitive areas with authentication instead of robots.txt. If using robots.txt, avoid specific file names. Use generic patterns if needed.

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