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The document discusses the threats posed by the P2P file sharing software 'Winny' in Japan, highlighting its technical features, history, and significant incidents of information leakage. It details how Winny operates as a pure P2P network without central management, leading to challenges in controlling content flow. The presentation also covers the emergence of viruses like Antinny that exploited Winny's functionalities, resulting in widespread data breaches affecting various sectors. The document emphasizes the need for improved risk management and awareness regarding information security.

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What is the history of P2P trading?

P2P payment originated in the Pacific Northwest with a company called PayPal, which specialized in electronic money transfers. The payment system initially served to assist both eCommerce businesses and individuals, reaching massive scale following PayPals acquisition by online retailer eBay in 2002.

Who invented P2P networking?

Bram Cohen is an American computer programmer, best known as the author of the peer-to-peer (P2P) BitTorrent protocol in 2001, as well as the first file sharing program to use the protocol, also known as BitTorrent.

When was P2P introduced?

While P2P systems had previously been used in many application domains, the architecture was popularized by the Internet file sharing system Napster, originally released in 1999.

What is the history of P2P file sharing?

Napster was one of the first peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks that allowed users to share digital music files directly with each other without the need for a central server. After Napsters shutdown in 2001, other P2P file-sharing networks emerged, such as Gnutella, Kazaa, and eDonkey.

Why is peer to peer file sharing bad?

P2P networks are often used to illegally download and distribute copyrighted material, including music, movies, software and games. P2P networks are also used to distribute malicious software like viruses, worms and spyware.

What are the risks of P2P software?

Risks in Peer-to-peer File Sharing Exposing your hard disk to others. Contracting computer viruses. Infringing copyright. Violating CUHK Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) Acceptable Use Policies. Slowing down the entire campus network.

What is the history of P2P sharing?

P2P file sharing was introduced to the general public in 1999 when American college student Shawn Fanning created the music-sharing service Napster. It employed a centralized index server, which users would search on the basis of song title or artist name.

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