By S. Ve., November 26, 2024 In a large-scale operation spanning five Croatian counties, USKOK and the Croatian police have apprehended 11 individuals suspected of engaging in organized criminal activities,…
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Cristal Azul Kodi Add-On Shut Down: Telegram Warns of Policy Shift as Pirates Feel the Heat
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…
Key Figures of The Pirate Bay Critique TV Series Portrayal
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 to EU: Anti-Piracy Efforts Should Not Undermine Privacy and Security
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…
Russian Cinemas Face Piracy Scrutiny as Legal Streaming Booms
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…
Argentine Court Orders Google to Remotely Remove Pirate IPTV App from Android Devices
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…
Brazil’s Operation 404.7 Takes Down 675 Pirate Sites, Blocks 6,700+ Domains
In its latest offensive against digital piracy, Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security has successfully executed Operation 404.7. The nationwide effort carried out with assistance from global partners, led…
Magis TV Strikes Back: 70 Domains Blocked as Anti-Piracy Efforts Intensify
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…
‘Pirate’ Site nHentai Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit in U.S. Court
nHentai, a widely frequented adult website attracting millions of visitors monthly, is currently embroiled in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The suit was initiated by PCR Distributing, a California-based company that…
Piracy Trends Unveiled: Canada Surges While Brazil’s Rates Decline
In 2023, global piracy saw an eye-opening 141 billion visits to illegal streaming sites, highlighting major shifts in digital content consumption. To better understand these trends, we analyze how piracy…