The situation faced by Arcom during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar presents a challenging conundrum. While the regulator aims to curb illegal streaming of football matches by blocking domains associated with piracy, it must also consider the unintended…
The sudden closure of Soap2Day, a leading pirate streaming platform, has sent shockwaves through the online community. Known for its extensive library and evasive tactics against site-blocking and search engine measures, Soap2Day boasted an impressive 108 million monthly visits across…
The abrupt closure of the torrent site RARBG and its tracker sent shockwaves through its user base of millions, triggering ripple effects across the piracy ecosystem. Already, other torrent platforms are experiencing a decrease in new content availability, automated download…
With numerous pirate websites attracting staggering numbers of monthly visitors—ranging from 10 to 90 million—it’s evident that the debate over popularity holds little weight. However, when juxtaposed with platforms already deemed illegal by copyright holders, figures as high as 200…
The ongoing battle against the TV piracy site Sdarot has escalated significantly, with multiple Israeli entertainment companies taking legal action against the operators. Despite previous attempts to block the site through a court injunction in the U.S., which ultimately failed…
The proliferation of Sci-Hub and similar shadow libraries underscores the ongoing challenges faced by academic publishers in protecting their copyrighted content and maintaining sustainable business models. Despite efforts to shut down or restrict access to these platforms, they continue to…
Anti-piracy campaigns have been a longstanding effort by various industries to combat the illegal downloading and distribution of copyrighted content. However, many of these campaigns have been criticized for their ineffectiveness or for missing the mark in their messaging. A…
The evolving landscape of online piracy presents complex challenges for content creators, distributors, and policymakers alike. While the impacts of piracy on legal consumption can vary significantly, recent research suggests that TV show piracy may have a promotional aspect that…
Russia’s relentless efforts to control the flow of information within its borders have intensified in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. The country’s telecoms regulator, Roscomnadzor, has exerted pressure on Google, resulting in the removal of tens of thousands of…
The recent blocking of TorProject.org by Russian ISPs follows a string of actions aimed at restricting access to the Tor network within the country. This decision comes amidst allegations that Tor enables users to bypass censorship measures and access sites…
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…
