What are some common challenges when automating websites behind Cloudflare using Selenium and Firefox?

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What are some common challenges when automating websites behind Cloudflare using Selenium and Firefox?
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Challenges include frequent CAPTCHAs, IP blocking, and aggressive bot detection. Selenium needs to be configured to handle these challenges, often involving rotating proxies, using realistic user agents, and implementing strategies to avoid triggering bot detection algorithms. Firefox's behavior can also be unpredictable behind Cloudflare.