I’ve been developing a multi-account management bot for Telegram and I’m trying to add a security feature that automatically consumes one-time passwords when they arrive.
The concept is to protect users from phishing attacks where malicious bots try to steal OTP codes. My idea is to have the bot automatically use any incoming verification code right away, making it invalid before scammers can access it.
Basically I want the system to:
- Monitor for incoming verification messages
- Instantly attempt authentication with that code
- Invalidate the OTP so it can’t be misused
I’m having trouble figuring out the technical approach, especially how to handle the automatic login process without interfering with the bot’s other functions.
Looking for implementation advice or existing code examples that demonstrate similar functionality. Has anyone built something like this or know of resources I could reference?
you’re overthinking this. skip the otp interception stuff - that’s sketchy territory. just add rate limiting and cooldown periods instead. when you detect suspicious activity, temporarily disable new logins for that account. way simpler and won’t violate any tos.
I get the security concerns, but your approach has a major flaw that’ll backfire. Auto-consuming OTPs is exactly what hackers do - grabbing and using auth codes without the user knowing. You’re opening yourself up to liability issues and breaking most service providers’ terms.
Skip the automatic stuff. Instead, set up instant notifications when an OTP comes in, plus temporarily lock the account. Users stay in control while getting protection. Add device fingerprinting and location checks to catch sketchy login attempts. These methods hit your security goals without the legal headaches and technical risks of intercepting codes automatically.
This is a major security red flag. Auto-consuming OTPs without user consent is basically creating a man-in-the-middle attack - the exact thing security systems try to stop. I’ve built similar bots before, and trust me, user education and proper verification flows work way better than intercepting auth codes. Most platforms ban automated OTP consumption in their ToS anyway. You’re risking account bans or worse legal trouble. Skip the auto-consumption and try session monitoring, suspicious activity alerts, or extra confirmation steps for sensitive stuff instead. You’ll get the security you want without breaking platform rules or accidentally compromising user accounts.