how can i be safe while using emule?

[etrade]

hello,
because of the growing spy & monitoring on the emule networks i would like to know how can i be safe while using emule?

[elioo]

you should use the newest ipfilter.dat, and quality servers f.e. here http://www.server-met.de/
but still, using private bittorrent tracker is much safer than emule i think, so download from there only things that you cant find on torrent sites

[orfik]

Easy. Go to control panel -> Emule -> uninstall.

Or get Peer Guardian, which at least gives the illusion of security.

[tusks]

Run emule through an proxy network like Tor. Will slow your download speeds but I mean, if you want free security that's 100%, that's the way to go.

[etrade]

are u sure that tor is 100% safe?

[orfik]

If you're really paranoid, be sure not to include your "Finished" folder in the upload list. It's uploading that gets you in real trouble with the law.

[DyNast]

Use only KAD, and use obfuscated connection to the server (if you connect to server)
Use PG2 if you want

[dineshreddy]

use peergaurdian2

[Zelucifer]

use [sic]peergaurdian2

QFT, Peer Guardian 2 blocks 99.9% of the bad ips, so you're hundreds of times safer using it.

[HyperNode]

Being safe on file swarming network is an illusion. Now if you mean you don't want to be targeted by retarded MD/MS hired by RIAA/MPAA. Then to reduce the risk go update your ipfilter from BISS everytime they release a new update. Also keep fixed ED2K server or just go pure KAD, while using random ports and not using standard along with enabling protocol obfuscation.

TIPS: Don't share NEW files like movies, music, ect just use common sense and you will be fine.