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A California federal judge has ordered Zachary DeBarr to pay $15 million in damages for operating the illegal IPTV service “Outer Limits.” The massive judgment represents one of the largest awards in recent IPTV and piracy cases overall. Background of the Outer Limits IPTV Case DeBarr, a Murrieta resident, ran Outer Limits IPTV through his […]

Greece has published new administrative procedures that impose serious financial penalties on citizens caught using illegal live TV services. The country’s latest anti-piracy measures target end users directly, marking a shift from traditional enforcement focused solely on IPTV providers. New Fine Structure Targets IPTV Users Under Joint Ministerial Decision 358834/2025, Greek authorities can now issue

Nigerian authorities have shut down a popular MovieBox website but dozens of clones remain active, proving that current anti-piracy efforts often fail. The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) recently announced the shutdown of MovieBox.ng, a popular movie streaming site that attracted over 130 million visits in three months. Working with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA),

Google has confirmed a recent data breach carried out by the ShinyHunters hacking group, targeting one of its internal Salesforce databases. The breach exposed contact details and notes tied to small and medium-sized businesses using Google services. This wasn’t your typical software vulnerability. Instead, hackers used a phone-based vishing scam, posing as IT support to

Streaming viewers will see a major change next year. Hulu, one of the longest-running streaming services in the United States, will shut down in 2026. The service will be fully integrated into Disney+, according to a statement made in Disney’s latest earnings report. This marks the end of Hulu as a standalone platform, but its

Luxury fashion house Chanel notified US customers this week about a data breach that occurred on July 25th. Hackers accessed the company’s Salesforce platform, targeting their client care database. The attack was part of a months-long campaign by the ShinyHunters hacking group. The French luxury brand operates over 300 boutiques worldwide, with approximately 130 locations

ESPN just announced three major moves – acquiring NFL Network and RedZone Channel, securing WWE’s biggest events, and launching ESPN Unlimited service this August. ESPN Acquires NFL Assets ESPN reached a major agreement with the NFL that will reshape sports media distribution. The deal gives ESPN control of NFL Network, RedZone Channel, and NFL Fantasy

Police in Brazil raided a major pirate IPTV smuggling operation seizing $6M in assets including devices, real estate, vehicles, and other property. Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has dealt a serious blow to illegal streaming device smugglers in a coordinated raid that resulted in millions in seized assets. The operation targeted a criminal network importing

Pandora jewelry confirmed a data breach hit customer data through a third-party platform. The global jewelry brand sent direct emails to affected customers explaining the security incident. The breach exposed personal information including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. However, passwords and credit card details remained safe from the attackers according to Pandora. Pandora Customer