MagnetDL Torrent Site Endures Extended Downtime (Update)
The last major outage for MagnetDL occurred over five years ago when the site shut down unexpectedly due to copyright issues with its hosting provider. The site resumed operations after…
June 2024
Major Pirate IPTV Service Operators Convicted by Las Vegas Jury
While some defendants pleaded guilty in 2021, receiving sentences from one year to 57 months in prison, five went to trial last month. During the trial, Kristopher Dallmann, the alleged…
Ghanaian TV Stations Warned Against Airing ‘Pirated’ Films
Anyone with Internet access can find pirated movies and TV shows, but in some cases, even an Internet connection isn’t required. In Ghana, TV stations have been showing pirated films,…
Liverpool Man Convicted in Serious Copyright Infringement Case
Following a joint investigation by FACT, a leading anti-piracy organization, and Merseyside Police, Mr. O'Donnell was apprehended in July 2023. The investigation revealed his involvement in promoting and selling "fully…
Spanish Police Take Down €5.3m IPTV Network, But Service Persists
The investigation revealed the provider have used a modified version of NXT-DASH software for their streaming services. NXT-DASH contained vulnerabilities left in their source code from Xtreme Code, allowing law…
YouTube’s Content ID System Hits a Billion Claims: More Automation, Fewer Partners
YouTube's dominance in the video streaming space is undeniable. This vast library of user-generated and professional content creates a complex copyright landscape.
UK Cracks Down on Illegal IPTV: Risks and How to Spot Them
A wave of raids targets providers across the country The fight against illegal streaming in the UK continues. In a recent three-week operation, the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) teamed…