Securing APT Software Updates on Ubuntu: Understanding Unencrypted Connections and Best Practices

When managing software updates on Ubuntu, particularly on EC2 instances or cloud environments, you might notice that APT (Advanced Package Tool) uses unencrypted HTTP connections by default for downloading updates. This podcast explores the reasoning behind this default behavior, the security measures in place, and best practices for ensuring secure software downloads.

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