FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, which is essentially a means of moving files and information. It's an important aspect of the internet and is used to move files from a computer to a server ...

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has attracted renewed interest lately, but not in a good way: The bad guys are now using the ‘70s disco-era file transfer technology to serve up bot malware, and even ...

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. FTP turns 45 this year. And, ...

Do you think FTP will ever be a secure way to transfer files to and from servers? What do you believe FTP is best used for and why? No, plain old File Transfer Protocol (FTP) will never be a secure ...

Get a basic review of how to install VSFTP, add users, and use the tool in stand-alone mode or inetd/xinetd mode. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers can be useful for providing files to customers ...

At the moment I have a loose backup plan where in addition to a local backup, I FTP my more vital documents to a secure directory on my web hosting. The problem is that I don't do it nearly as often ...

The corporate website isn't the only online asset that needs securing. What are you storing on your FTP server? Like websites, FTP sites are accessible via the Internet. File transfer protocol servers ...

FTP - file transfer protocol - is the most commonly used method for moving files around Web. Now Steve Frank, a founder and developer for Mac software company Panic, has come out and recommended that ...