What is eMule good for?

eMule is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing program for Windows. In principle, it works much like a BitTorrent client, meaning it is just as important to use a VPN with eMule as it is when torrenting. VPNs encrypt the data going to and from your device which drastically improves your privacy online and when using eMule.

Is eMule secure?

eMule itself is safe. :+1: It’s no more dangerous than having an Internet connection without eMule. If you set rightly your router, firewall, antivirus, etcetera, eMule is not a hole in your system. The things you download may be infected with malware as anything you can download in any network (be it P2P or not).

Is eMule safe with VPN?

A VPN hides your real IP address and browsing activity, so your ISP (internet service provider) cannot see that you’re using eMule, and peers can’t see your IP or location. However, not all VPNs are up for the task — some aren’t secure enough to keep you protected.

Does eDonkey exist?

However, around July 16, 2007, both servers together with several others were shut down after a temporary injunction was issued. By 2007, BitTorrent had overcome eDonkey network as the most widely used file sharing network on the Internet.

Is eMule trackable?

Users of file sharing networks, such as eMule and Gnutella, are subject to monitoring of their activity. Clients may be tracked by IP address, DNS name, software version they use, files they share, queries they initiate, and queries they answer to.

Is file sharing a crime?

No, it’s 100% legal. In no state in the United States or in any other country is file sharing illegal. However, if you’re sharing Copyrighted content with other people, this is considered illegal.

Who made eMule?

Hendrik Breitkreuz
History. The eMule project was started on May 13, 2002 by Hendrik Breitkreuz (also known as Merkur) who was dissatisfied with the original eDonkey2000 client. Over time more developers joined the effort. The source was first released at version 0.02 and published on SourceForge on July 6, 2002.