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ZDTV.com: Internet Kung Fu: Secure Your PC

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Sep 12, 2000

“As the Internet permeates our society, more folks are obtaining
dedicated connectivity via cable, DSL, and satellite. Dedicated
connectivity means a dedicated IP address. That spells trouble.

Many users think only Unix gurus with ponytails who
bungee-jump can secure computers….

“Internet Kung Fu is all about self-defense. It doesn’t involve
magic or mysticism. It’s about diligence and discipline. By
faithfully employing simple, time-tested measures, you can go a
long way towards securing your PC.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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