The notion that making content widely available at fair prices is the most effective long-term solution to piracy is widely accepted in discussions surrounding digital copyright infringement. This strategy aims to address the underlying motivations for piracy by providing convenient…
The “Argus” system proposed by Microsoft’s research department represents an innovative approach to combating piracy using blockchain technology. By leveraging the Ethereum blockchain, the system provides transparency, practicality, and security, while also addressing concerns such as abusive reports and errors….
Winning the Oscar for “best picture” is undoubtedly a significant achievement in the film industry, carrying with it both prestige and increased revenue opportunities. However, it’s interesting to note that even being nominated for such an award can lead to…
It’s fascinating to delve into the local piracy preferences revealed by the EU Intellectual Property Office’s research. Despite the data being somewhat dated, the insights gained from analyzing these preferences can still provide valuable information about trends and patterns in…
Ludvig Strigeus, the brilliant mind behind uTorrent and a co-creator of Spotify, has been honored with the esteemed Polhem Prize for his remarkable contributions to technology innovation. This prestigious award recognizes his exceptional coding prowess, which played a pivotal role…
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…
Every week, perplexed BitTorrent users take to online forums, puzzled by copyright notices from their ISPs or, worse yet, impending lawsuits. While the immediate cause is often downloading pirated content, there are several other reasons, many stemming from urban myths…
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…
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…
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…
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…
