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Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing Networks: Security Risks

Author: William Couch Published Jan. 3, 2011 from SANS

The popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks, which have appeared in the past few years, are introduced. The rise and evolution of these networks is discussed, along with some of the reasons for their popularity. Then the security implications, to usersÂ’ computers, networks, and information, are examined. The status of P2P networks in business is discussed. A summary of the current state of the security risks of this technology is presented.

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