Cloudflare has recently blocked all non-encrypted HTTP connections to its APIs via api.cloudflare.com by default. Only encrypted HTTPS connections are now allowed. The measure is intended to prevent sensitive data from leaking through unsecured connections. Cloudflare's measure is aimed at the Cloudflare API. This helps developers and system administrators automate and manage their Cloudflare services. [...]
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