Bait | Devpost

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Inspiration Traditional cybersecurity tools rely on terrifying warning screens and complex CAPTCHAs that cause technology anxiety for vulnerable seniors.

What it does BAIT is a browser extension that silently floods scammer databases with fake, poisoned credentials while instantly alerting a family tech guardian.

How we built it We built a JavaScript browser extension (content.js, background.js) integrated with an automated EmailJS client and Node.js/Python alert backends (server.js, server.py).

Challenges we ran into We struggled to intercept browser forms instantly inside the event loop without disrupting dynamic web layouts or tripping cross-origin (CORS) security policies.

Accomplishments that we're proud of We successfully downscaled multi-million dollar enterprise honeypot architecture into a frictionless, zero-jargon safety net for grandparents.

What we learned We learned that effective security for seniors means shifting the burden of verification away from an anxious user and onto an automated family loop.

What's next for Bait We plan to introduce immediate automated SMS or voice warnings via Twilio APIs and launch native mobile extensions for iOS and Android devices We also plan on either strategically selling out to a larger company for our idea or building up our registration to go global.