Limewire Caution against Malicious Shared Files
Limewire is a famous application used for file sharing. It is the best place to search for files that may potentially be shared by other people. However, many issues have been raised with regards to the use of file sharing applications. With Limewire, you should never have to worry about getting any viruses into your system.
Limewire does not scan nor filter the files that are shown in the library of the Gnutella network. The files that are uploaded by the users in the network are not checked and examined. Since this concern is beyond the control of the developers, the company is cautioning the users about such issue.
Limewire use extra caution with files having .exe and .vbs extensions. These files are more likely to be associated with viruses. To make sure you will get any of these malicious files on your computer, it is best to be meticulous when choosing which files to download.
Since Gnutella and Limewire do not scan the files that are present in their library, there are possibilities of false filenames being used. In this case, you are advised to mark suspicious sources and blocking the user for caution. With the continuous updates of versions of Limewire, filters can now be available in the package.
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