How can the PHP function register_globals impact the handling of file uploads in PHP scripts?

When register_globals is enabled in PHP, form data, including file uploads, are automatically turned into global variables. This can lead to security vulnerabilities as an attacker can manipulate these variables to access or overwrite files on the server. To solve this issue, you should disable register_globals in your PHP configuration and use superglobal arrays like $_FILES to handle file uploads securely. 

// Disable register_globals in php.ini file
// Set register_globals = Off

// Use $_FILES superglobal to handle file uploads securely
if(isset($_FILES['file'])){
    $file_name = $_FILES['file']['name'];
    $file_tmp = $_FILES['file']['tmp_name'];
    $file_size = $_FILES['file']['size'];
    $file_type = $_FILES['file']['type'];

    // Process file upload securely
}

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