MediaFence Remedies File Sharing Pitfalls: Identity Theft, Pornography Sharing, Copyright Infringement

Millions of Americans participate in Internet file sharing. Over half are teenagers. This phenomenon distributes free merchandise in the form of music, movies and software, but unsuspecting users may be opening gaps in their personal computer security that could lead to identity theft, pornography sharing and copyright infringement. Until now, no virus protection, blocking agent or software could defend against the unintended sharing of files. MediaFence software provides solutions for helping users identify file sharing software and shared files.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) October 15, 2003 --Most file sharing programs do not distinguish the types of files that can be shared, allowing sensitive personal and financial information to be obtained as easily as a digital song. Thousands of personal documents, spreadsheets, databases and financial data files are made available to others on these file sharing network. In a recent test, it was possible to locate and download both Microsoft® Money and Quicken® financial data files from the networks with ease. Identity theft affects 7 million people each year.

Unfortunately, peer-to-peer networks have an endless collection of pornographic material available as well. Many overlook this danger, not aware that child-safe web browsers and other parental control software are not built to block file sharing pornography. File sharing is the loophole allowing free and easy distribution of pornography.

Lastly, one of the primary uses of file sharing software -- the swapping of copyrighted electronic music files -- came under legal attack from the Recording Institute Association of America (RIAA). The RIAA has already filed hundreds of lawsuits and is gearing up for more. Unsuspecting users are automatically sharing the files that are downloaded from the network, exposing themselves to the possibility of litigation.

MediaFence targets the gaps in online computer safety that may be created by file sharing software. MediaFence will generate an explicit and exhaustive inventory of any and all file sharing programs. MediaFence goes further to clearly identify all files that are vulnerable to file sharing. MediaFence, a product by BRS Technology LLP, is a Windows-based software product now available for download for $29.95, to protect against file sharing dangers. Volume discounts are available, contact sales at MediaFence for more information.
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