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SoftTalker • today at 4:39 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

So apt doesn't verify signatures on what is actually downloaded?


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dinosaurdynasty • today at 4:48 PM

> Improper file handling when resuming an HTTP download allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to replace a package after verification

from the OP

APT can use HTTPS, but often doesn't, making a MITM attack easier (also the idea for a long time has been signatures are enough, and/or TLS certs used to be a lot harder to get, but at this point you should really be using both).

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