The Torrent Landscape: Understanding Security, Risks, and the Future

In today’s digital age, the term “torrenting” often evokes images of pirated movies, music, or TV shows. However, the world of torrents is much broader than just illegal content. Torrenting, at its core, is a decentralized peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol known as BitTorrent. While a significant portion of BitTorrent traffic does involve copyright infringement, there are numerous legitimate uses for this technology. From reducing server costs for companies to distributing free or public content, the BitTorrent protocol offers a range …

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