(Canned Speech) P2P Programs

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(TUT) P2P Programs

Definition: The term P2P refers to "peer-to-peer" networking. A peer-to-peer network allows computer hardware and software to function without the need for special server devices. P2P is an alternative to client-server network design.

P2P is a popular technology for file sharing software applications like Kazaa, WinMX and Overnet. P2P technology helps the P2P client applications upload and download files over the P2P network services.

P2P technology can also be found in other places. Microsoft Windows XP (starting with Service Pack 1), for example, contains a component called "Windows Peer-to-Peer Networking." P2P is especially popular in homes where an expensive, decidated server computer is neither necessary nor practical.

Finally, the P2P acronym has acquired a non-technical meaning as well. Some people have described this second meaning of "P2P" as "people-to-people." From this perspective, P2P is a model for developing software and growing businesses that help individuals on the Internet meet each other and share common interests. So-called social networking technology is an example of this concept.

P2P Programs although not dangerous the content downloaded through them often IS dangerous.

When a user has a P2P program installed we generally give them the following speech:

P2P Programs:

IMPORTANT I notice there are signs of one or more P2P (Person to Person) File Sharing Programs on your computer.

LimeWire


References for the risk of these programs can be found in these links:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/comm...ction.mspx
http://www.techweb.com/wire/160500554
http://www.internetworldstats.com/articles/art053.htm

Note: Even if you are using a safe P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares.

My recommendation is you go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the programs listed above (in red).

If you choose not to remove them, please do not use them until this computer is clean.

Code:

[color=#FF0000][b]P2P Programs:[/b][/color]

IMPORTANT I notice there are signs of one or more P2P (Person to Person) File Sharing Programs on your computer.

[b][color=red]LimeWire
[/color][/b]

References for the risk of these programs can be found in these links:
[url=http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/commun...protection.mspx]http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/commun...protection.mspx[/url]
[url=http://www.techweb.com/wire/160500554]http://www.techweb.com/wire/160500554[/url]
[url=http://www.internetworldstats.com/articles/art053.htm]http://www.internetworldstats.com/articles/art053.htm[/url]

Note: Even if you are using a safe P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares.

My recommendation is you go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the programs listed above (in red).

[i][b]If you choose not to remove them, please do not use them until this computer is clean.[/b][/i]

We urge users not to use them or keep them. This is because keeping them there is just asking for another piece of malicious software to be downloaded with their favorite song or movie. With that being said, we are the good guys and DO NOT encourage illegal downloading of such material.

When we see a P2P program we post the speech.

List of P2P programs:

Common ones are:
Azureus Vuze 4.0.0.2
BittorrentUltra
Blubster
eDonkey2000
Freewire
Kazaa
Kiwi Alpha
NeoNapster
OneMX
Piolet
Shareaza V4 (non-official Shareaza)
Warez P2P
Xunlei (WebThunder)
Ares
Azureus 2.5.0.0
BitComet
Bittorrent
DC++
Deepnet Explorer
E-Mule
eXeem
FileCroc
Frostwire
Gnucleus
Halite
KCeasy
Limewire
Phex
Shareaza
Soulseek
µTorrent
BearShare
Crazaa
iMesh
Morpheus
Tuotu
Bitlord
Audiogalaxy Satellite
DirectConnect
RockItNet

DEAD & GONE
BearShare Lite
Computwin / FileNavigator
Grokster
Kontiki
MediaSeek
WinMX
Xolox



http://www.slyck.com/programs.php
http://filesharefreak.com/2008/01/02/a-l...-programs/