How can one ensure that variables are properly sanitized and not relying on register_globals being on when writing PHP code?

To ensure that variables are properly sanitized and not relying on register_globals being on when writing PHP code, you should use superglobal arrays like $_GET, $_POST, and $_REQUEST to access user input. Additionally, always validate and sanitize user input using functions like filter_var() or htmlentities() to prevent SQL injection, XSS attacks, and other security vulnerabilities. 

// Example of properly sanitizing user input using $_POST
$username = isset($_POST['username']) ? filter_var($_POST['username'], FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING) : '';
$email = isset($_POST['email']) ? filter_var($_POST['email'], FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL) : '';

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PHP sanitization register_globals security vulnerabilities

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