Lesson learned the hard way today. A public API endpoint, left exposed without JWT authentication, reCAPTCHA, or rate limiting, became a target for a DDoS attempt. This isn't just a theoretical risk; it's a wide-open door. While the attack was mitigated, it served as a critical reminder: Security isn't an afterthought. Every single layer matters. And for those thinking a VPN makes you invisible: Think again. Modern defense systems correlate traffic patterns, timestamps, and behavioral fingerprin

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