Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 06:02:36 -0400 (EDT)
From:"NetAdmin Republic NetNote" <TechRepublic#1.3107.85-1Izy_gjXfSob.1@techmail.techrepublic.com> 
Subject: Understanding common network attacks and exploits
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