Coming back to the topic of computer security, the TCP Wrapper is an example of such a safety … - Wietse Venema

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Wietse Venema

Coming back to the topic of computer security, the TCP Wrapper is an example of such a safety net. I wrote it when my systems were under attack by someone who appeared to walk through walls.

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