True, but this is primarily done using the blocking of popular P2P ports. These port numbers are easily changeable from within a BitTorrent client. Since many apps use obscure ports, ISPs are unable ...
BitTorrent's peer-to-peer app and its lightweight uTorrent counterpart are susceptible to particularly nasty hijacking flaws. Google researcher Tavis Ormandy recently detailed a host of DNS rebinding ...
Still using BitTorrent to exclusively download legally acquired content like operating system images or files you want to share privately with friends? If so, you might want to double-check your ...
BitTorrent is a great and easy way to transfer large files quickly, but your downloads are only as good as the client you use. Last week, we asked you for your favorites, then looked at the five best ...
In fact, Frostwire developers believe they are combating piracy by adding the tip mechanism. FrostWire’s Angel Leon told Torrentfreak: “We believe piracy is best fought by giving consumers the options ...
If you’re in the hunt for a BitTorrent client but don’t feel like forking over your hard-earned cash, you’re in luck. All of the best ones are free. Seriously, unless you need a specific, obscure ...
While BitTorrent is the most popular P2P protocol, it still relies on several centralized points for users to find the files they are looking. There have been several attempts at making BitTorrent ...
Newcomers to the wondrous joys of the world's greatest peer-to-peer file sharing protocol are always asking one question: "Which BitTorrent client is best?" It's a question that doesn't have a ...
The BitTorrent protocol isn’t just for pirates, it’s also a great way to legally download indie documentaries, music, and open source software such as Linux distributions or the Tor Browser. The ...