The Bot Monsters are right outside your door!


	The Bot Monsters are right outside your door!

douchrti

10-30-2008 11:48 AM

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firewall, bot, botnet

douchrti says:

GO Chicken Heart!
Sorry, a flashback to my days as a kid. Yes, I was a kid!
Make sure your Firewall is properly configured to thwart attacks or you may be getting a trick instead of a treat this Halloween.

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