A more clear and present danger than keyloggers:

"BitTorrent users, beware: Your download may include adware and spyware.

"Purveyors of the applications that produce pop-up ads on PC screens and track browsing habits have discovered BitTorrent as a new distribution channel. According to observers of the trend, videos and music that hide adware and spyware are increasingly being offered for download on various BitTorrent Web sites."

Source: CNET
Rest of story:
http://news.com.com/Spyware%2C+adware+hide+in+BitTorrent+downloads/2100-7349-5750601.html?part=dht&tag=ntop&tag=nl.e703

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