Re: Is there any security risk using p2p client ?

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Subject: Re: Is there any security risk using p2p client ?
From: Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:27:41 -0500
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On 2009-08-15 14:44, Hashimoto wrote:

Hi all,
I'd like to know if there's any security risk using a p2p client likertorrent ?


Well... you're downloading unknown content from strangers.

Since you'll also be uploading content, someone *might* be able tohack into your system using a vulnerability in rtorrent or a bug inthe network stack.


But I would only be minimally worried.

--
Scooty Puff, Sr
The Doom-Bringer

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