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Year: 2023

TV Museum Faces Shutdown Within 48 Hours Unless Sony Withdraws YouTube Copyright Strikes

The Museum of Classic Chicago Television, led by Rick Klein and his team, has been dedicated to preserving TV history for years. Operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the museum has been using YouTube as a platform to share archived…

Exploitation of qBittorrent Web UI for Cryptocurrency Mining: Here’s the Fix

It’s crucial to properly configure the security settings for qBittorrent’s web interface to prevent unauthorized access and potential security breaches. Default credentials and UPnP settings can pose significant risks, as demonstrated by a recent incident where an attacker exploited these…

YouTube Prevails Against Mexican Movie Tycoon’s Piracy Lawsuit

YouTube’s legal victory in the copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Carlos Vasallo represents a significant win for the platform. The Florida federal court ruled in favor of YouTube, stating that the platform’s compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)…

Lithuania’s Media Watchdog Issues First-Ever ‘Fines’ to Movie Pirates Torrenting

It’s significant that the Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania (LRTK) has begun exercising its authority to penalize online pirates, marking a proactive approach to combating copyright infringement in the country. By imposing fines on users of Linkomanija.net, a well-known…

OpenAI Requests Court to Dismiss Authors’ Copyright Infringement Claims

It seems like OpenAI is facing some legal challenges regarding the use of pirated copies of books to train its language models, with several authors, including Sarah Silverman, taking legal action against the organization. These authors are asserting copyright infringement…

UFC, NBA, and NFL Seek to Combat Live Streaming Piracy Through ‘Instant’ DMCA Takedowns

The request from the UFC, NBA, and NFL to update the DMCA reflects their concern over the challenges posed by live streaming piracy. They argue that the current takedown regulations under the DMCA are inadequate in addressing the time-sensitive nature…

Google Search Urged to Remove One Billion ‘Pirate’ Links Within 9 Months

The surge in takedown requests from Google indicates a significant increase in efforts to combat online piracy. Over a billion links to pirate sites were reported for removal in less than nine months, reflecting a notable uptick compared to previous…

Telecoms Regulator Gives Google One Week to Join IPTV Piracy Fight

The issue of pirate IPTV providers evading blocking measures by utilizing VPNs and public DNS services has prompted concerns among local pay TV companies in Brazil. In response, Brazil’s telecoms regulator, Anatel, is seeking cooperation from major technology companies, often…

Fmovies Experiences Significant Visitor Increase, Users Concerned About Surge in Malware Warnings

Fmovies, despite being a prominent pirate site on the internet, has experienced remarkable growth in recent months. In May, the site attracted approximately 98 million visitors, but by July, this number had surged to over 122 million, indicating a significant…

Anti-Piracy Lessons Incorporated into School Curriculum: Are You a Thief?

The introduction of a new course on copyright and piracy in Denmark represents a proactive approach to educating young individuals about important legal and ethical issues in the digital age. By partnering with local anti-piracy group Rights Alliance and publisher…