With strong encouragement from Hollywood and affiliated anti-piracy groups, Malaysia ramped up its site-blocking measures in 2021. A recent government report reveals that between 2021 and November 2024, authorities blocked…
Taking down a pirate website is no easy feat, but one of the most effective—albeit temporary—methods is disabling its domain name. Historically, domain registries have been hesitant to intervene, but…
Spanish authorities have dismantled Cristal Azul, a prominent Kodi add-on with approximately 78,000 users. While football leagues and broadcasters estimate piracy losses of €42 million, the closure is raising alarm…
Vietnamese authorities have revealed that two men accused of operating FMovies, once the world’s most visited pirate streaming network, have confessed to their roles in the illegal operation. Phan Thanh…
The long-awaited TV series based on The Pirate Bay has finally premiered in Sweden, offering a dramatized version of the torrent site’s infamous journey. While the show attempts to capture…
Cloudflare has called on the European Commission to avoid listing the company in its upcoming Piracy Watch List, despite requests from several rightsholder groups. The U.S.-based internet infrastructure provider argues…
With Western studios pulling out of Russia, cinemas have turned to covert screenings of Hollywood blockbusters disguised as local productions. Meanwhile, legal streaming platforms are capitalizing on the void, experiencing…
A recent court ruling in Argentina marks a significant escalation in the fight against piracy. The court has ordered Google to “immediately uninstall” the MagisTV app from Android devices within…
The world of online piracy has faced many tough adversaries, and Magis TV, an illegal IPTV service, is rapidly becoming a prime target. In the latest wave of enforcement, Argentine…