Dangers of File-Sharing Networks

Imagine giving a total stranger the keys to your car or house. You wouldn’t do it, but many people risk doing the equivalent by using some popular peer-to-peer networks. 

• File-Sharing and Identify Theft (NBC)
• Dangers of Using File-Sharing Networks (WPXI-TV)
• File Sharing Web Sites Can Expose Users To Identity Thieves (WPXI-TV)
• The Hidden Risk of File-Sharing (Wall Street Journal)

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