One of the biggest risks of peer to peer network file sharing is the privacy risks it imposes. Peer-to-peer file-sharing systems are powerful tools for sharing information with millions of other people around the world, but the more people you …[Continue]
Legal Risks of File Sharing Over P2P Networks
Legal risks are a real concern of peer to peer file sharing. Most people who file share do not even consider the legal side. They know they run the risk of getting viruses, or spyware, or malware, but they forget …[Continue]
Key Concerns of Peer to Peer File Sharing
There are a lot of computer programs out there that allow for peer-to-peer file-sharing. Each of these systems – like the popular Kazaa, Morpheus, or Grokster applications – are easy to use, and provide great fun. However, if you choose …[Continue]
Best Line of Defense Re: File Sharing on P2P Networks
There are some big risks that come with file sharing over peer to peer networks. So, what is the best line of defense against these risks? Well, the first is knowing what they are, and the second is knowing how …[Continue]
Common Risks of File Sharing on Peer to Peer Networks
Sharing files over peer to peer networks has many risks. Let’s take a look at the more common ones: Malware and Spyware: Some file-sharing software comes bundled with malware such as spyware, viruses, adware, or otherwise privacy-invasive software. Usually you …[Continue]
Beware of Malware!
The rise of computer technology has created a completely new computer culture. This culture comes complete with its own language, rituals, and villains. Yep, the bad guys started using the computer for criminal activity just as soon as the computers …[Continue]
Keeping Your Computer Safe From Malware, Spyware and Adware
If you are reading this, you are almost certainly online. If you are online, you are almost certainly at risk for unwanted computer problems. The least of these problems set you up for annoying and unsolicited advertising. The worst of …[Continue]
Malware Defined and How to Avoid It
Our lives have changed drastically with the dawn of the computer age. Over 80% of American homes now have computers, and 55% have web connections. The computer era that we are now living in not only supports education and commerce, …[Continue]
