The 20+ Year War Against Insecure Connections: A libcurl Retrospective

Since curl's support for SSL in 1998, default certificate verification has been a cornerstone of network security. However, developers continue to disable this crucial check, leading to widespread vulnerabilities. This article recounts the evolution of libcurl, explores the dangers of disabling verification, and proposes solutions like API improvements, enhanced documentation, and proactive bug reporting. The fight for secure connections is a long-term battle.
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