Content ID Claims Go Nuclear YouTube’s Content ID system, the platform’s automated copyright detection arm, just hit a nuclear milestone. Their latest transparency report throws some eye-opening figures our way: a mind-numbing billion claims processed in the last six months…
The investigation revealed the provider may have used a modified version of NXT-DASH software for their streaming services. NXT-DASH contained vulnerabilities left in their source code from the Xtreme Code this allowed law enforcement to collect crucial evidence for upcoming legal proceedings.
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…
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…
