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IPv6 is the next generation protocol for Internet networking. IPv6 expands on the current Internet Protocol standard known as IPv4. Compared to IPv4, IPv6 offers better addressing, security and other features to support large worldwide networks.

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Is IPv6 with NAT less secure than IPv4?

With IPv6, an end-user will have many addresses, so the need for NAT disappears. … When NAT disappears and all your systems have a unique, globally reachable IPv6 address, malware can open up a listening socket for connectback. …
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What implications does IPv6 have for internet worms and script kiddies?

People who scan the internet will have to find a different source of addresses than just sequential enumeration. Search engines provide a great database of in-use hostnames and addresses, as does DNS. …
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