MP3 on FTP a risk?

[Mavtech]

Is having MP3 files on an FTP server that are not shared to the public a risk with these new lawsuits that the RIAA are giving out? What do you think?

 

[d3fy]

If it's Ht Accessed, then who would know what was hosted on the space, except the ISP host admins.

 

[pphysicsguy]

I see no reason to fear unless it's public, which it isn't.

 

[Mavtech]

The server is locally hosted. Not by the ISP. Is there a way to further secure an FTP server?

 

[RhythmAddict]

Set it up for passive mode, encrypt PW's, run a "Safe" file system...and make sure you aren't sharin any unnecessary files. As long as its pw protected i dont think you should be worried. It sounds pretty illegal for RIAA to start crackin away at random FTP servers to view their contents. Then again, this is RIAA

 

[amdskip]

I wouldn't but thats just my opinion.

 

[Unforgiven]

you should be just fine, just dont allow anonymous logins and you should be ok.

 

[Mitzi]

Originally posted by: plankton
you should be just fine, just dont allow anonymous logins and you should be ok.

Agreed, as long as you disable anonymous access I would of thought have having MP3s on an FTP server would be no different to storing them in any other form (i.e. on an IPOD) - its for your personal use only.

 

[Mavtech]

Anonymous access is disabled. Just looking for a way to secure it a little more. How can I encrypt passwords? I know that FTP usernames and passwords are plain text. Right?

 

[Unforgiven]

im not so sure you have the ability to encrypt passwords on an ftp server. if you find out how to, please let me know because id like to do it on my personal server as well.