SAFETY MEASURES IN PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS
Keywords:
peer-to-peer network, cybersecurity, distributed systems, Sybil attack, eclipse attack, botnetAbstract
In today's world, computer networks are one of the primary sources of information and communication. As a result, increasing attention is being paid to security when using computer networks. Among computer networks, peer-to-peer networks offer the highest level of anonymity and security compared to alternatives, as this type of network lacks a centralized server and, consequently, a single point of failure. Although peer-to-peer networks have clear advantages over traditional client-server architecture, they are still subject to a large number of potential risks. The purpose of this article is to examine the main modern types of attacks and risks in peer-to-peer networks and ways to prevent or combat them. The primary research method involved reviewing currently known types of attacks and the main countermeasures against them. The article also examines security condition in currently popular P2P networks. As a result, the main risks associated with peer-to-peer networks, the methods that maximize anonymity and security, and how modern systems address these issues were examined.
Key words: peer-to-peer network, cybersecurity, distributed systems, Sybil attack, eclipse attack, botnet
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