When it comes to security, Census should focus on protecting its Web server, which is a prime hacker target, said Mike Zboray, vice president and research director of network security at Gartner Group.

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The episode spotlights the controversial subject of online profiling, whereby Internet ad server companies, such as DoubleClick and Engage, track Web surfers in order to strategically target banner ads and site content, as well as to help sites keep a running count of visitors.

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