. Once it is running, anyone on your network can connect and access the shared files. Never use it on public Wi-Fi or the open internet. Only run it on a trusted LAN for temporary tasks.
For more permanent or secure needs, consider modern alternatives like FileZilla Server or SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol), which offer robust encryption and user authentication.
Intended to be run only when needed and closed immediately after the transfer is complete.
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