Proxy for CNBC

A proxy server spoofs the IP address, port, and hardware information. It can also act as a secure gateway for data transmission in an already encrypted form (for example, this is how a proxy with the SOCKS5 protocol works).

When using Selenium for automation, it's important to be aware that websites can detect automation and may have measures in place to identify bot-like behavior. Some websites employ techniques to detect whether a user is interacting with the site through a web browser or through automated scripts like Selenium.

While it's not recommended to hide the fact that you are using Selenium, there are strategies you can employ to make your automation less detectable. Keep in mind that attempting to hide automation might violate the terms of service of certain websites, and it's important to respect the policies of the websites you are interacting with.

Here are some strategies to make your Selenium automation less detectable

1. Use Headless Mode

Running the browser in headless mode means it operates without a graphical user interface. This can make your automation less conspicuous. However, be aware that some websites can still detect headless browsers.

from selenium import webdriver

options = webdriver.ChromeOptions()
options.add_argument('--headless')

driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=options)

2. Modify User Agent

Change the user agent to simulate different browsers or devices. This can make your requests look more like those coming from real users.

from selenium import webdriver

options = webdriver.ChromeOptions()
options.add_argument('--user-agent=Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/91.0.4472.124 Safari/537.36')

driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=options)

3. Slow Down Interactions

Introduce delays between your interactions to mimic more human-like behavior. Websites might detect automation based on rapid, sequential requests.

import time

# Introduce a delay
time.sleep(2)

4. Randomize Interactions

Add randomization to your script, such as randomizing wait times, order of interactions, or the number of interactions. This can make your script less predictable.

import random

# Randomize wait time
time.sleep(random.uniform(1, 3))

5. Handle Cookies and Sessions

Manage cookies and sessions effectively to simulate real user behavior. Log in, handle sessions, and manage cookies as a real user would.

6. Avoid Common Automation Detection Techniques

Be aware of common techniques websites use to detect automation, such as checking for the presence of WebDriver properties. You may need to work around these checks or use techniques to override them.

Please note that while these strategies may make your Selenium automation less detectable, they may not guarantee complete invisibility. Websites can employ sophisticated methods to detect automation, and attempting to bypass detection mechanisms might violate the terms of service of the website.

Capturing the AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) subload event in Selenium involves using a combination of explicit waits and monitoring the browser's network activity. AJAX requests are often made asynchronously, and Selenium provides the WebDriverWait class to wait for specific conditions to be met.

Here's a general approach using Python and Selenium:

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By
from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait
from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC
from selenium.webdriver.common.desired_capabilities import DesiredCapabilities

# Set up the Chrome WebDriver with network capabilities
capabilities = DesiredCapabilities.CHROME.copy()
capabilities['goog:loggingPrefs'] = {'performance': 'ALL'}
driver = webdriver.Chrome(desired_capabilities=capabilities)

# Navigate to your web page
driver.get("your_website_url")

# Function to check if AJAX subload event has occurred
def is_ajax_subload_event(driver):
    logs = driver.get_log('performance')
    for entry in logs:
        if 'Network.requestWillBeSent' in entry['message']['method']:
            request_data = entry['message']['params']['request']
            if 'your_ajax_subload_identifier' in request_data['url']:
                return True
    return False

try:
    # Wait for the AJAX subload event to occur (adjust timeout as needed)
    WebDriverWait(driver, 10).until(is_ajax_subload_event)

    # Continue with your test logic after the AJAX subload event

finally:
    # Close the browser window
    driver.quit()

In this example:

The DesiredCapabilities are used to set up Chrome WebDriver to capture performance logs.

The is_ajax_subload_event function checks the performance logs for the occurrence of the AJAX subload event. You may need to customize this function based on the specific identifiers or patterns related to the AJAX subload event on your website.

The WebDriverWait is used to wait for the AJAX subload event to occur. Adjust the timeout value according to your needs.

Make sure to replace "your_website_url" with the actual URL of your website, and customize the is_ajax_subload_event function to match the specific AJAX subload event on your website.

Note: This approach relies on the browser's performance logs, and it may not work if the website uses other methods to trigger AJAX events. If the website uses frameworks like jQuery, you may also explore the option of executing JavaScript to monitor jQuery's AJAX events.

You can bypass the blocking of the messenger by using the built-in proxy server in the application. To do this, go to "Settings" and then to the section "Data and storage". Here, in the "Proxy settings" tab, you will find the "Add proxy" item. A shield icon on the top line of the menu will indicate that the proxy is enabled.

In CentOS, if there is no graphical interface (from the terminal), proxy configuration is done through the export http_proxy=http://User:Pass@Proxy:Port/ command. Accordingly, User is the user, Pass is the password to identify you, Proxy is the IP address of the proxy, and Port is the port number. If you have DE, the configuration can be done via Network Manager (as in any other Linux distribution).