"sslv3 alert bad record mac" error when using cURL over HTTPS [duplicate]

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I am getting the following error message when I try to HTTPS a 开发者_如何学Gowebsite:

Curl error: error:140943FC:SSL routines:SSL3_READ_BYTES:sslv3 alert bad record mac

It's getting weird because sometimes it works (can retrieve content), but most of time it doesn't. What does this message suggest? Thanks!

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A related question(with accepted solution) is here on SO