File Sharing Protection

Symantec Internet Threat Meter

File Sharing

MEDIUM
RISK

Use Extra Caution

Microsoft July Patch Cycle
Microsoft has released its monthly patch cycle for July. Some of the vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to gain control of affected systems through file sharing. Apply patches when possible. >Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2010

How They Attack	How You Know	What To Do
Malware	Malware may spread through common peer-to-peer file sharing applications by placing themselves in shared directories with enticing filenames Some Malware threats use peer-to-peer networks to communicate out from an infected system	Scan all files with an Internet Security solution before transferring them to your system Only transfer files from a well known source Use Norton Internet Security to block all unsolicited outbound communication
Spyware	Some adware may be bundled with some "free" versions of popular file-sharing programs	Always read carefully the End User License agreement at Install time and cancel if other "programs" are being installed as part of the desired program
Vulnerabilities	Personal information can be extracted from open connections during peer-to-peer connections	Make sure your computer is configured securely Use Norton Internet Security to block all unsolicited outbound communication Protect personal data by limiting the folders and files that can be shared on the peer-to-peer network

File Sharing Protection

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