Know the risks Peertopeer P2P file sharing convenient way to share publicdomain music audio images documents s oftware programs Can be Risky viruses spyware other unwanted software ID: 157561
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P2P file sharing
Know the risks Slide2
Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing
convenient way to share
public-domain
:
music
audio
images
documents
s
oftware programsSlide3
Can be Risky
viruses
spyware
other unwanted softwareSlide4
How P2P works
store files on your computer
search for and share files with others using:
BitTorrent
Morpheus
Kazaa
LimeWire
FrostWire
iMeshSlide5
risks of P2P file sharing
Exposing computer to unwanted software
file appears legitimate but,
contain security risks
prevent these dangers:
Use firewall
Update your operating system and other software
Install antivirus keep it active and current
Install antispyware and keep it active and current Slide6
risks of P2P file sharing
Breaking copyright laws
Reputable P2P software is legal to use, but if you choose to do so, it's important to understand and differentiate between copyrighted and public domain material and to share responsibly.
When in doubt about a given file, it's best not to share or download it.Slide7
Tips for file sharing more safely
Monitor family P2P use
and ensure that all family members are educated about illegal file sharing.
Treat all downloaded files with suspicion.
Delete any pirated material
found.
Do not store copies of copyrighted files
that you have legally purchased in your P2P file-sharing folder.
Back up important files
on an external storage . Slide8
For more information about P2P file sharing
, visit the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).