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Why this module exists. WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, and WebRTC create persistent realtime connections that bypass the HTTP request-response model. Testing them requires different tools and a different mental model. This module covers the attack patterns specific to realtime web technologies.
Why realtime channels need different testing
- Persistent connection rather than request-response.
- Often bypass HTTP-aware controls (rate limit, WAF rules).
- Authentication happens at connection-open; subsequent messages may not re-validate.
- Message framing varies; binary, JSON, custom protocols.
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