BitTorrent version 1 used SHA-1 for hashing pieces, but SHA-1 could not detect tampering with the piece because Google confirmed a collision. BitTorrent version 2 is more secure by using SHA-256 for ...
BitTorrent is extremely useful for lots of downloading and file-sharing, but if a less tech-inclined friend of yours doesn't understand BitTorrent or you can't install a BitTorrent client, new web ...
If you’ve heard about Pirate Bay changing its format from tracker to magnet links, DHT & PEX but, like me, didn’t know the technology behind or how magnet links worked, don’t worry because the crew at ...