I am on several computer security mailing lists, one of which is from SANS.org. I'd be interested in your comments. Their NewBites Vol 15, Issue 22 contained the following:
MISCELLANEOUS --Spyware Spreading Through BitTorrent Files (16 June 2005) Purveyors of adware and spyware are reportedly turning to BitTorrent to distribute their wares. Unlike other file sharing programs such as Kazaa, BitTorrent has no central technology. Files being made available on BitTorrent sites are increasingly coming bundled with the surreptitious software that peppers users' computers with pop-up ads and drains computing/processor resources, potentially causing systems to become unstable. http://news.com.com/2102-7349_3-5750601.html?tag=st.util.print _______________________________________________ RLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.rlug.org/mailman/listinfo/rlug
