Users did not need specialized torrent clients; files could be downloaded straight through a standard web browser. The Rise and Cultural Impact in Greece
: The remaining file-sharers shifted toward P2P networks, using specialized Seedboxes and virtual private networks to maintain anonymity from domestic ISP tracking.
Popular third-party file hosts rewarded uploaders and webmasters based on the volume of downloads their links generated. The Sudden Takedown and Legal Crackdown