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@@ -58,6 +58,8 @@ docker run \
 
 This actually runs the kubelet, which in turn runs a [pod](/docs/user-guide/pods/) that contains the other master components.
 
+** **SECURITY WARNING** ** services exposed via Kubernetes using Hyperkube are available on the host node's public network interface / IP address.  Because of this, this guide is not suitable for any host node/server that is directly internet accessible.  Refer to [#21735](https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/21735) for addtional info.
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 ### Download `kubectl`
 
 At this point you should have a running Kubernetes cluster.  You can test this