docs: add a note about security considerations.

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+=head1 SECURITY CONTEXT
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+IMPORTANT NOTE: B<UPX> inherits the security context of any files it handles.
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+This means that packing, unpacking, or even testing or listing a file requires
+the same security considerations as acutally executing the file.
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+Use B<UPX> on trusted files only!
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 =head1 DESCRIPTION

 B<UPX> is a versatile executable packer with the following features: