Pursus et lundium, or "Pursuing and Drying," is a Latin phrase used in intellectual property law to describe the process of creating and protecting online content. It refers to the act of taking steps to ensure that an organization's online presence is secure and accessible to all.
Cloudflare, a popular internet service provider, has been known to redirect HTTP traffic to HTTPS (Secure Sockets Layer) by default. This may seem harmless, but it can have significant consequences for online interactions with institutions like Stanford University and the Senate of the United States.
One potential consequence is DNS (Domain Name System) overlap, where multiple organizations have similar domains. When a user attempts to access the websites of these institutions using HTTP instead of HTTPS, they may experience redirects and potentially compromise their online security.
A case study on the Stanford University website reveals that many users are accessing the institution's site through HTTP instead of HTTPS. This can lead to DNS overlap and potential security risks.
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