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		ryangibb 47 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: IPv6 is not insecure because it lacks a NAT What does NAT do for security that a firewall doesn't?

BrandoElFollito 47 days ago [–]

If you do not have any communication though this firewall - nothing. But then why having a connection in the first place?

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