File Sharing Protection

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File Sharing

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Use Basic Caution

Microsoft releases fixes for security issues
On October 13, 2009, Microsoft published 13 Security Bulletins for vulnerabilities in various products. Attackers can distribute malware for some of these issues through file-sharing applications. Apply the updates immediately. >Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October

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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