With strong backing from Hollywood and anti-piracy groups, Malaysia has intensified its site-blocking measures over the past few years. A recent government report reveals that between 2021 and November 2024, authorities blocked 3,682 pirate sites to curb unauthorized distribution of…
Taking down a pirate website is no easy task, but one of the most effective—albeit temporary—methods is disabling its domain name. Historically, domain registries have been hesitant to intervene, but with the right approach, action can be taken. This week,…
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.
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…
