It is not possible to completely block the browser’s developer tools or “Inspect” feature as it is a built-in feature of web browsers and is intended for use by developers. Additionally, attempting to block the use of developer tools could also break legitimate functionality or negatively impact the user experience.
However, there are a few things that can be done to make it more difficult for someone to use the developer tools to perform malicious actions:
- Use browser DevTools protection feature: As I previously mentioned, some web browsers have implemented a feature called “DevTools protection” or “DevTools blocking” which can block the execution of JavaScript code in the DevTools console, which can prevent an attacker from injecting malicious code into a web page.
- Use JavaScript to disable the right click: You can use JavaScript to disable the right-click context menu, which is the menu that appears when you right-click on a web page. However, this method can be bypassed by using the keyboard shortcuts to access the developer tools.
- Use browser extension: Use browser extensions such as NoScript, uMatrix, ScriptSafe etc to block malicious scripts running on the client-side.
- Use server-side validation: Ensure that any data submitted from the form is validated on the server, and reject any submissions that contain invalid data.
- Use a CAPTCHA: Implement a CAPTCHA to ensure that the form is being submitted by a human and not by an automated script.
It is important to note that these methods can be bypassed by determined attackers, and it is important to use multiple layers of security to protect sensitive data. Additionally, it is important to stay informed about the latest threats and vulnerabilities and update your security measures accordingly.
