File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is an approved standard protocol used to exchange files over any computer network, such as the Internet. FTP is built on a client-server architecture and utilizes separate control and data connections between the client and server applications. The word Warez generally refers to illegal releases of cracked software or serial key generators etc. by organized groups, as
. opposed to file sharing between organisations or large groups of people with similar interests (peer 2 peer ). Warez was initially coined by members of the various computer underground circles, but has since become commonplace among Internet users.
