Mr. O’Donnell received a two-year suspended prison sentence and was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work. The sentence serves as a warning to others involved in the sale of illegal streaming devices.
Illegal Streamers Beware: UK Cracks Down on IPTV Providers
The Premier League has set its sights on domain registrar GoDaddy in its ongoing battle against pirate sports streaming. Seeking to unmask the individuals behind a slew of illicit streaming domains, the league has requested GoDaddy to divulge crucial details,…
Shorter theatrical windows, increased availability of legal streaming services, and a growing preference for high-quality movie experiences have collectively diminished the appeal of camcorder piracy among Western consumers. However, despite these shifts, the menace of camcorder piracy persists. Recent data…
In a proactive move to address copyright infringement, German Internet service providers have expanded their blocklist to include the renowned shadow library, Sci-Hub, marking the first publisher-related target to be added. This development follows a thorough review by the responsible…
YouTube’s newly launched copyright transparency report website offers insights into the platform’s handling of copyright claims. The most recent data reveals a significant uptick in automated copyright claims, signaling a growing trend in this area. In the first half of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
