Spanish law enforcement has dismantled Cristal Azul, a popular Kodi add-on accused of enabling illegal football streaming to 78,000 users. The operation, which broadcasters claim cost them €42 million in losses, underscores the mounting pressure on piracy networks. Adding to…
The recent Pirate Bay TV series, which dramatizes the tumultuous history of the infamous torrent site, has sparked reactions from key figures involved in its creation. Peter Sunde, co-founder of The Pirate Bay, and Rasmus Fleischer of Piratbyrån have expressed…
Popular adult site nHentai, which draws tens of millions of visitors each month, is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from PCR Distributing, a California-based company that operates various hentai brands such as J18 and JAST USA. The lawsuit claims that…
For years, the internet has seen its fair share of resilient pirate sites, with The Pirate Bay often standing as the most notable example. However, a newer player, the pirate IPTV service Magis TV, is currently facing significant challenges. In…
ACE, under the leadership of Larissa Knapp, the MPA’s new Chief Content Protection Officer, recently made headlines by shutting down several US-based pirate IPTV services. This move follows thorough investigations into platforms like AnytimeTV, Cobra Servers, Elite Servers, and Lost…
In 2023, an astonishing 141 billion visits to pirate sites were recorded worldwide, underscoring a significant global trend. To better understand these shifts, let’s explore how piracy patterns are evolving in various countries. Canada has emerged as a key hotspot…
Despite YouTube and rights holders’ relentless efforts to curb piracy, some users continue to find and upload pirated movies on the platform. However, a recent and unusual trend has emerged: dormant channels, some inactive for over 15 years, or new…
Software rightly receives protection under copyright law, but Sony seeks a ruling against Datel that would outlaw the modification of variables generated by software that exist only in RAM and form no part of the underlying copyrighted source code. Datel’s software ran alongside games like Motorstorm Arctic Edge, modifying values in memory to alter gameplay.
Using cracked IPTV software, such as Xui or Xtreme, is illegal and poses significant risks. These illicit versions are often riddled with malware, leaving users vulnerable to data theft and identity fraud.
Even homes without reliable Internet may inadvertently contribute to the problem. It turns out that local TV stations frequently broadcast films without obtaining the necessary permissions from rightsholders.
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…
