A new report shows takedown notices for pirated live sports streams exploded to over 15 million in the first half of 2025. That’s nearly triple the previous levels. But here’s the kicker – the success rate plummeted to just 5%, down from 19% in late 2024. The numbers look scary at first glance. But when

The former head of security for WhatsApp has filed a federal lawsuit against Meta on Monday. Attaullah Baig claims paint a troubling picture of widespread security vulnerabilities that allegedly put billions of app users at risk. The lawsuit alleges that thousands of WhatsApp and Meta employees had unauthorized access to sensitive user information. This data

The audacity of Nepal’s government to ban social media platforms and expect nearly 30 million citizens to comply quietly has backfired spectacularly. What started as bureaucratic overreach on Friday turned into nationwide protests by Monday, leaving 19 people dead after police opened fire on demonstrators. Officials blocked everything from Facebook and YouTube to WhatsApp and

Nintendo just landed one of their biggest legal wins in the ongoing battle against console modification. The gaming giant secured a $2 million settlement from Ryan Daly, the operator behind Modded Hardware, a business that sold tools designed to crack open Nintendo Switch consoles. Nintendo’s Case Against Modded Hardware Back in June 2024, Nintendo filed

Popular streaming provider Plex has confirmed a security incident that may have exposed customer account details. While the company believes the impact is limited, it is asking all users to reset their passwords immediately to protect their accounts. Plex, best known for its all-inclusive media server and streaming application, is one of the most widely

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and DAZN have successfully shut down Calcio, one of the largest pirate sports streaming websites operating today. The Moldova-based operation agreed to cease all activities after being contacted by the anti-piracy coalition. Calcio attracted over 123 million visits during the past year across 134 different domains. Calcio served

OpenAI has quietly revealed it’s monitoring ChatGPT messages and may report concerning content to law enforcement. This disclosure comes after mounting reports of AI chatbots contributing to mental health crises and tragic outcomes. New ChatGPT Monitoring System in Place According to a well written report from Futurism, OpenAI is scanning ChatGPT messages for harmful content

Is the real Streameast still online? Last week brought major news in the fight against sports piracy when authorities announced the shutdown of what they called the ‘world’s largest illegal sports streaming operation.’ However, reports about the takedown contain a significant error that needs correction. Egyptian authorities raided a Streameast operation and seized roughly 80