Four Steps To P2P Network Security
Monday April 10, 2006
File sharing through peer-to-peer (P2P) networks has been popular for some time now. The legal and ethical issues around file sharing make it controversial, but when used properly it can also be very useful. The down side is that you are sharing your computer with anonymous strangers and accessing files from other anonymous stranger's computers. That means that joining or using a P2P network requires some added safety precautions. This article provides 4 steps to help you share and swap files without becoming a victim. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network Security.