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INFOCON

In short, infocon is a way to keep track of computer security risks. It's like a traffic light: when things look dangerous, the light turns red. When they look safer, the light is green.

Infocon helps people who work with computers to quickly find out if there are any security risks they should be aware of. When the light is red, it means that something bad is happening on the internet and people should be extra careful. When it’s green, it means that things are safe and people can use the internet without too much worry.