Torrenting, or P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing, is a convenient way to download large files quickly. But it isn’t without its risks. Not only is there the risk of accidentally downloading a ...

The FTC also advised the organizations to thoroughly examine and update their security policies regarding users' behavior online, particularly in regards to their use of P2P file sharing.

BitTorrent was intended to be a peer-to-peer, or P2P, protocol for easily sharing copyright-free and open-source material over the internet. However, most of the dedicated BitTorrent clients today ...