Spyware Floods In Through BitTorrent

[ronjor]

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BitTorrent, the beloved file-sharing client and protocol that provides a way around bandwidth bottlenecks, has become the newest distribution vehicle for adware/spyware bundles." }-
Story (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1828633,00.asp)

[dog]

Thanks Ron ;)

I guess that was inevitable ::)

[JRCATES]

I don't know why anyone would download BitTorrent in the first place.....when a similar product like Limewire is well known for being adware and spyware free.

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Thanks Ron ;)

I guess that was inevitable ::)" }-


Never ending battle. We need a few more lawsuits to hit them in the pocketbook for a change.

[unix1]

-{ Quote: "I don't know why anyone would download BitTorrent in the first place.....when a similar product like Limewire is well known for being adware and spyware free." }-

whats wrong with bittorrent clients? no adware,spyware at all...
limewire? lol..torrents kicks limewire a** bigtime

anyways thx for the headsup..

[Infinity]

come on

*A LOT* of files on p2p are infected, there is no use in saying this Unix

/edit: whether it's Kazaa, Emule, Bittorrent, or Katz...

[controlmind]

Thanks for the heads up, I was thinking of downloading that but now nope. ;D

controlmind