This Startled Man Holds 'A Key To The Internet'

    Blinking is not an option.

    Richard James
    by Richard James

    BuzzFeed News Reporter, UK

    Meet Paul Kane.

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    The British father-of-two holds one of just seven keys which can help keep a major online directory secure.

    The keyholders have been put in charge of protecting the domain name system, DNS, which is responsible for IP addresses.

    Together their keys create a “master key”, used to make sure the DNS is secure.

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    Their aim is to make sure entries are legitimate and highlight fake web addresses which could be used for hacking or fraud purposes.

    Kane seems a little startled at the responsibility.

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    He doesn’t appear to have blinked since he was given his key.

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    Step 1. Turn on laptop. Step 2. Breathe.

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