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Spotting base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys
A colleague spotted base64-encoded JSON in a long string of gibberish without any tools. I was amazed, until he explained how anyone can do it.
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Security & PrivacyTools & Productivity2025
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Spotting base64 encoded JSON, certificates, and private keys by jandeboevrie | 345 | 132 |
