Ludvig Strigeus, the brilliant mind behind uTorrent and a co-creator of Spotify, has been honored with the esteemed Polhem Prize for his remarkable contributions to technology innovation. This prestigious award recognizes his exceptional coding prowess, which played a pivotal role…
It’s interesting to see that despite the ability to afford legal streaming services, wealthier students at private universities are still more likely to engage in piracy. This suggests that there are factors beyond financial constraints influencing their choice to pirate…
Every week, perplexed BitTorrent users take to online forums, puzzled by copyright notices from their ISPs or, worse yet, impending lawsuits. While the immediate cause is often downloading pirated content, there are several other reasons, many stemming from urban myths…
The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in unprecedented changes in global consumption patterns, with millions of individuals compelled to stay home to curb the spread of the virus. As people seek entertainment and diversion during these challenging times, there has been…
The researchers from Northwestern University and Brave Software conducted a thorough investigation into potential security risks associated with third-party Kodi addons. Their findings indicate that the majority of addons are safe to use. However, a small fraction of addons are…
The latest research conducted by scholars from the Technology Policy Institute presents intriguing findings regarding online video consumption habits and piracy tendencies. According to the study, there appears to be a negative correlation between the amount of pirated video content…
The UK’s Intellectual Property Office recently published its latest Online Copyright Infringement Tracker report, revealing notable trends in digital piracy. Among the findings is a substantial uptick in illicit consumption of movies compared to previous periods. Additionally, the report highlights…
Torrent swarms lack anonymity, leaving your downloads visible to everyone. But fear not! BitTorrent users have a plethora of tools at their disposal to cloak their IP addresses. From VPNs and proxies to cloud downloaders and more, there’s no shortage…
Recent research has shed light on the impact of France’s anti-piracy law, Hadopi, on digital music sales, revealing both positive and nuanced effects. The study indicates that Hadopi initially had a positive effect on digital music sales, particularly benefiting bigger…
It seems that the once-beloved BitTorrent client uTorrent is facing renewed scrutiny from antivirus vendors, with Microsoft’s Windows Defender taking a particularly aggressive stance by outright removing the application from users’ systems. Reports indicate that uTorrent, along with rival client…
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…
