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…
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick quickly became a household staple thanks to its aggressive pricing, making it one of the most widely used streaming devices worldwide. By lowering the barrier to entry, Amazon aimed to profit from subsequent premium content sales….
Meta is currently embroiled in a legal battle over accusations that it distributed pirated books. A group of authors, including Richard Kadrey, Sarah Silverman, and Christopher Golden, have filed a class-action lawsuit, alleging that Meta used BitTorrent to download millions…
After admitting to deliberately blocking Cloudflare to prevent a pirate IPTV service from reaching users in Spain, LaLiga has doubled down on its commitment to combatting live sports piracy. Despite the collateral damage affecting thousands of innocent website owners and…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming various industries, from customer service automation to cybersecurity. Now, AI is making significant strides in copyright enforcement, providing innovative tools to combat digital piracy more efficiently than ever before. AI Takes Center Stage at WIPO’s…
In 2024, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Premier League secured notable victories against piracy in Vietnam. The collapse of the infamous Fmovies network and the conviction of an individual linked to a major IPTV service marked significant achievements…
In a major legal victory against online piracy, several domain names associated with the Japanese adult pirate site MissAV were recently redirected to seizure banners. Initially, the basis for these confiscations was unclear, but new information has confirmed that the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
