FTC Issues Report on Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

The Federal Trade Commission today released a Report on peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing, concluding that the technology offers significant benefits but also poses risks. Benefits to consumers include enhancing efficiency by allowing faster file transfers, conserving bandwidth, and reducing storage needs. Risks include those related to data security, spyware and adware, viruses, copyright infringement, and unwanted pornography.