Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks are hosted file sharing services such as eDonkey, Gnutella and BitTorrent. The P2P networks and client applications are harmless, but play host to a large number of cyber criminals that target unsuspecting users. P2P networks are growing exponentially and are considered one of the world’s top network security risks.
Just like viruses, P2P networks continue to evolve to circumvent security measures.
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"The school network was frequently exposed to viruses attacks carried by software downloaded by students from Peer-to-Peer networks.” Kerio WinRoute Firewall blocked P2P traffic and satisfied the needs of the Institute."
Professor Paolo Carboni Galilei Grammar School of Ancona |