Is uTorrent dangerous? An assessment

The uTorrent program enables you to perform or provide downloads. In this practical tip, we will tell you whether the program is dangerous.

Is uTorrent dangerous? All information

• Thanks to uTorrent, you can download at a faster speed.
• The more users make the selected download available, the faster it will be.
• In technical jargon one speaks of so-called "peers": users execute uTorrent and make the download available.
• Therefore, the program is used and distributed by many file sharing sites.
• According to German law, it is forbidden to make copyrighted material such as games, music or videos available for download.
• Depending on the law, you can then face a hefty fine or even a prison sentence if you make these files available.
• However, using the program is completely legal as long as you don't download protected files with it.
• Note: Many malicious programs, such as viruses or Trojans, are spread via torrent. So be careful not to download suspicious files with uTorrent.

Find out exactly what is behind a torrent in our next practical tip.