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Piracy Research

Students at private universities engage in significantly more piracy compared to their counterparts at public institutions.

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…

Piracy and file-sharing traffic surge amid the Covid-19 crisis.

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…

“SafeKodi” Initiative: Researchers Aid Kodi Users in Identifying Malicious Add-ons

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…

Windows users are streaming more pirated video content compared to other platforms.

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…

While UK pirates flock to live sports and movies, the numbers of hardcore pirates appear to diminish.

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…

Research suggests that French anti-piracy laws have reduced the variety of music consumption.

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…