BitTorrent DHT peer-to-peer get_peers query detected
| bittorrent-dht-getpeers-detected (29432) |  Low Risk |
Description:
BitTorrent is a freely available program used for file distribution. BitTorrent peers connect to other peers to allow the simultaneous transfer of large files without using large amounts of bandwidth. A BitTorrent DHT peer-to-peer get_peers query, as used by trackerless BitTorrent nodes, has been detected.
Consequences:
Informational
Remedy:
This audit is for informational purposes only.
References:
Platforms Affected:
- BitTorrent BitTorrent
Reported:
Not available
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