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P2P file-sharing programs frequently contain spyware and infect computers with malware.

Examples include Lime Wire, e-Donkey, and BitTorrent.

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The Dangers of Peer to Peer (P2P)

The Dangers of Peer to Peer (P2P)

often used to download illegal copies

of copyrighted materials

a wrong configuration of the file-

sharing program can put Sensitive

Information on your computer at risk

use of P2P programs on the University

network is prohibited in some

departmentsCheck with your IT support office or contact the ITS Help Desk at(919.962. HELP) to make sure your information is not at risk.

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Learning Point # 13Learning Point # 13

You recently installed BitTorrent on your computer to download some open source software. You leave BitTorrent running on your computer since you did

nothing illegal and it poses no danger. Right?

Wrong! While it is true that BitTorrent is a legal

software, running BitTorrent after you are done downloading legal material could allow other users to access Sensitive Information on your computer. Any

filesharing software should always be turned off when the download is

complete.

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Learning Point # 14Learning Point # 14

A friend, who shares my love of classic James Bond movies, recommends a Web site

for downloading “Goldfinger”. If I am not certain about whether downloading “Goldfinger” on to

my personal laptop is legal, I can always call 919.962.HELP and find out. Right?

Right! Everyone affiliated with

UNC-Chapel Hill can always call 919.962.HELP

with any questions regarding computer use.

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