October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

P2P: Peer to Peer File-Sharing – Is it worth the risk?

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing connects millions of computer users online and allows them to easily share files. This may be anything from television programs, movies, music, games, software, documents, etc. By simply downloading a program, your computer can be connected to an informal network of other computers running the same software. The software often is free, easily accessible and can connect millions of people at the same time.

Unfortunately, P2P file-sharing may also allow random individuals to access information that you never intended to share. Downloading copyright-protected material also opens you up to legal action that can result in costly legal fees and court costs – not to mention fines or even jail time. You may also accidentally download viruses, worms, bots that can hijack your computer.

Play the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) “Three Play” game to learn about P2P risk.

Download more Information Here: P2P Filesharing (.pdf)