Europol recently published its latest Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment (SOCTA) report, offering insights into various crime threats across Europe. While the report covers multiple topics, its section on digital content piracy is relatively brief, occupying only a small…
Following a two-year investigation initiated by a complaint from a national pay-TV broadcaster, German authorities have taken significant action against an illegal streaming operation. In a large-scale law enforcement operation, over 150 officers executed searches at 17 locations, targeting 18…
For the fourth consecutive week, Spain’s ongoing pirate site-blocking crisis has disrupted internet access for countless users and websites. LaLiga’s decision to target Cloudflare as part of its anti-piracy efforts has sparked backlash, legal challenges, and accusations of overreach. While…
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick quickly became a household staple thanks to its aggressive pricing, making it one of the most widely used streaming devices worldwide. By lowering the barrier to entry, Amazon aimed to profit from subsequent premium content sales….
Meta is currently embroiled in a legal battle over accusations that it distributed pirated books. A group of authors, including Richard Kadrey, Sarah Silverman, and Christopher Golden, have filed a class-action lawsuit, alleging that Meta used BitTorrent to download millions…
After admitting to deliberately blocking Cloudflare to prevent a pirate IPTV service from reaching users in Spain, LaLiga has doubled down on its commitment to combatting live sports piracy. Despite the collateral damage affecting thousands of innocent website owners and…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming various industries, from customer service automation to cybersecurity. Now, AI is making significant strides in copyright enforcement, providing innovative tools to combat digital piracy more efficiently than ever before. AI Takes Center Stage at WIPO’s…
In 2024, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Premier League secured notable victories against piracy in Vietnam. The collapse of the infamous Fmovies network and the conviction of an individual linked to a major IPTV service marked significant achievements…
The Shift from The Pirate Bay to IPTV Piracy in Sweden As Sweden’s digital landscape evolves, so too does the nature of online piracy. The days when The Pirate Bay symbolized a rebellious, ideological movement have largely faded. While the…
In a major legal victory against online piracy, several domain names associated with the Japanese adult pirate site MissAV were recently redirected to seizure banners. Initially, the basis for these confiscations was unclear, but new information has confirmed that the…
Europol recently published its latest Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment (SOCTA) report, offering insights into various crime threats across Europe. While the report covers multiple topics, its section on digital content piracy is relatively brief, occupying only a small…
Following a two-year investigation initiated by a complaint from a national pay-TV broadcaster, German authorities have taken significant action against an illegal streaming operation. In a large-scale law enforcement operation, over 150 officers executed searches at 17 locations, targeting 18…
