As more people work from home and create their own digital networks, port forwarding has become a vital tool. It's the method that allows your gaming console to connect smoothly with other players, enables remote access to a home security camera, and lets developers test websites before they go public.

To understand the risk, we first need to understand the tools and the threats.

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