How to safely use P2P programs like LimeWire, etc..?!

[Dance123]

Hi,

So far I haven't used any, so I was wondering how secure it is to use P2P programs like LimeWire, Kazaa, etc.. I mean, isn't it so that those P2P programs are the easiest way for hackers to get into your PC or to get viruses, trojans, etc.. cause that's what I read all the time?! Anybody could please explain all this?

What's the safest way to use any of those programs without getting problems like being hacked, trojans, etc.. Anybody can give me some advice here or are these program just not safe to use and will I get all kinds of problems?

Also, are certain programs safer then others, how safe are LimeWire, Kazaa, etc.. or don't these have much security build in against hackers or viruses/trojans?!

Anybody could explain all this please? Thanks for all good feedback!

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Hack your modem? Lol...

The safest thing is to use the ones that have a fairly good reputation. Don't use Kazaa. Limewire is ok (I think), i2hub is pretty good too. Some of these programs are spyware in and of themselves. Also, be sure to have an up to date antivirus (search google for AVG if you don't have one) and firewall (try searching for Sygate or Kerio).

Obviously these programs do throw you IP out into the open where some with not-so-great intentions could target your pc.

 

[homercles337]

Just look into BitTorrents, forget about P2P stuff which is riddled with spyware/adware/viruses/etc...

 

[DJFuji]

Some of the biggest targets of the RIAA/MPAA are BT-based. Owner of LokiTorrent was fined some ridiculous amount of money recently. BT might be safer security wise, but not necessarily safer pocketbook-wise.

 

[n7]

Warezing = bad mkay? :evil:

 

[thawolfman]

Originally posted by: DJFuji
Some of the biggest targets of the RIAA/MPAA are BT-based. Owner of LokiTorrent was fined some ridiculous amount of money recently. BT might be safer security wise, but not necessarily safer pocketbook-wise.

Or not

 

[DJFuji]

ooooo i didnt see that. Thanks for the head's up. They did shut down loki and suprnova though. And a LOT of people on BT are getting complaints from ISPs over copyright materials.

 

[agentK]

So whats a decent P2P software then guys?

 

[FungusFeet]

DC++ rox.