Why File Type Detection Is More Than a Metadata Problem

Why File Type Detection Is More Than a Metadata Problem

File extensions are only claims; file content is stronger evidence. This article uses Magika to explain why content-based file type detection matters for upload security, MIME validation, extension mismatch handling, and safer routing decisions in modern file pipelines.

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