A man operating a pirate IPTV service from his home in Birmingham, UK, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison. Gary McNally, 55, pleaded guilty to fraud-related charges for running what authorities described as a “sophisticated” illegal streaming platform. The case highlights the increasing crackdown on IPTV in the UK and

MissAV, one of Asia’s top adult streaming platforms, has suffered a significant legal defeat. A U.S. federal court recently ordered the platform’s operators to pay $4.5 million in damages for copyright infringement, following the seizure of several of its domain names, including MissAV.com. This case marks a major step forward in the fight against piracy

The Malaysian government has been intensifying its fight against online piracy, particularly since 2021, under pressure from Hollywood and anti-piracy groups. Their efforts have led to the blocking of 3,682 pirate websites in just three years, bringing the total to over 5,100 since 2019. While these numbers sound impressive, a critical question remains: has this

The once popular MagisTV has rebranded to a new service called ‘FlujoTV’ even with the pressing legal issues. Last week, the U.S. Government identified MagisTV as one of the most prominent piracy services in its annual report. This IPTV provider, primarily popular in Latin America, offers access to live sports, TV channels, and on-demand movies

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has published its 2024 “Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets.” This annual list identifies websites and services associated with piracy and counterfeiting activities. The report, which reflects feedback from copyright industry groups like the RIAA and MPA, aims to raise awareness and encourage action from platform operators