The Torrent Protocol Trap
A torrent client is designed so that every participant in the swarm sees an open list of IP addresses for everyone else downloading that same file. Specialized legal firms connect to popular movie releases, collect user addresses, and send notices to internet service providers demanding the violator's identity be revealed.
How to Secure Your Device During Downloads
- Use a permanent secure tunnel so that a third-party virtual IP appears in the peer list.
- Enable the Kill Switch feature to cut off the client if the tunnel drops unexpectedly.
- Disable auto-startup for your torrent client and stop seeding files after download completion.