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		andreasvc on Nov 20, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google disables SSL search at BT’s request Isn't that a security hazard? The mechanism of these captive portals is literally a MITM attack, and I don't see how to distinguish a benevolent from a malevolent use of it.

justincormack on Nov 20, 2014 [–]

There is an official http status code, but obviously no one uses it yet.

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