BitTorrent Protocol

Detection Information

The following page provides information on the BitTorrent Protocol.

Protocol Description

BitTorrent is the most popular peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. It is typically used to download large files, as well as movies, music and other media.

Introduced

Version 2.88

Best Practices

If not managed properly, BitTorrent software can consume an awful lot of bandwidth.

External Resources

BitTorrent - Protocol Information

Protocol Detection

Do you know how much BitTorrent traffic flows through your network? Not all online File Sharing protocols are created equal. From unwanted cryptocurrency mining, to malware, to privacy breaches, and more.

What gets measured, gets managed.

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