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…
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…
The recent ruling in the copyright lawsuit filed by DISH Network and Sling against unlicensed sports streaming sites, including SportsBay.org, marks a significant victory for the plaintiffs in their ongoing battle against online piracy. The court’s decision to hold two…
It seems like DISH and DataCamp are engaged in a complex legal battle with some unexpected twists and turns. DataCamp’s response suggests that they are challenging DISH’s standing to sue, which is a fundamental aspect of any legal action. If…
In 2022, MindGeek subsidiary MG Premium secured a significant victory in its legal fight against the operator of Daftsex and several other pirate websites. The court awarded MG Premium $32 million in damages and granted permission to seize the domain…
Traditional piracy-related consumer research relies heavily on surveys to gather data and identify trends in piracy habits. However, recent experimental research has revealed that the responses collected in surveys can be influenced by how the questions are framed or “primed.”…
The situation faced by Arcom during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar presents a challenging conundrum. While the regulator aims to curb illegal streaming of football matches by blocking domains associated with piracy, it must also consider the unintended…
The sudden closure of Soap2Day, a leading pirate streaming platform, has sent shockwaves through the online community. Known for its extensive library and evasive tactics against site-blocking and search engine measures, Soap2Day boasted an impressive 108 million monthly visits across…
The abrupt closure of the torrent site RARBG and its tracker sent shockwaves through its user base of millions, triggering ripple effects across the piracy ecosystem. Already, other torrent platforms are experiencing a decrease in new content availability, automated download…
With numerous pirate websites attracting staggering numbers of monthly visitors—ranging from 10 to 90 million—it’s evident that the debate over popularity holds little weight. However, when juxtaposed with platforms already deemed illegal by copyright holders, figures as high as 200…
In a sweeping operation across five Croatian counties, USKOK and the police have arrested 11 individuals involved in a large-scale piracy network. The suspects are accused of offenses related to intellectual property theft and unauthorized use of computer systems, with…
Two Vietnamese men accused of running the infamous FMovies piracy network have confessed to their roles in a years-long operation that reportedly generated substantial illicit profits. Authorities have confirmed the prosecution of Phan Thanh Cong and Nguyen Tuan Anh, both…
