A good IP toolkit is the networking equivalent of a Swiss Army knife: chock-full of useful implements and handy to have around for all kinds of uses. In an era where so-called phishing toolkits make it easy for nonprogrammers to steal financial and identity information from the unwitting or unwary, IP tools can help debunk illicit scams and educate users about proper personal and business-information disclosure habits. Properly used, IP tools also can help systems builders tackle setup and configuration chores, speed troubleshooting and problem resolution, and address all kinds of security issues and concerns.
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