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Major Hollywood studios, including Amazon, Netflix, Disney, Paramount, and Apple, have launched a new legal offensive against operators of unverified IPTV services. The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a leading anti-piracy group, has filed lawsuits aiming to shut down IPTV services and collect damages that could reach millions of dollars. Shrugs and Zing IPTV

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are becoming a common tool for internet users looking to protect their online activity, access restricted content, or save money on services. A recent CNET survey found that 43% of U.S. adults now use a VPN, with nearly half doing so to hide their IP address. With a growing sense of

Media companies are blaming Amazon’s Fire TV Stick for illegal streaming, leading to calls for Amazon to restrict its functionality. At the Financial Times’ Business of Football Summit, DAZN’s head of global rights, Tom Burrows, warned of an “almost crisis” in sports broadcasting due to piracy. Sky Group COO Nick Herm singled out jailbroken Fire

U.S. authorities have seized over 200 domains linked to major piracy brands like BuffStreams, VIPBox, and dozens of others. The operation coincided with the Super Bowl, ensuring maximum disruption to unauthorized broadcasts. These takedowns targeted .DEV and .APP domains of popular sports streaming websites. Many were registered through Porkbun, an American domain registrar, suggesting a

The cost of cable TV in the U.S. surged to an average of $147 per month in 2024, reflecting steady increases from major providers like Xfinity, Spectrum, and DIRECTV. This marks a sharp jump compared to past years, largely driven by multiple price hikes, hidden fees, and rising programming costs. For many households, bundling TV

A renewed push for site blocking in the U.S. is underway with two bills aiming to restrict access to foreign pirate websites. The Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA), introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), has the backing of major Hollywood studios. At the same time, Rep. Darrell Issa (R) is preparing the American Copyright Protection

Greece continues to crack down on illegal IPTV services and they recently introduced a new amendment to fine individuals who subscribe to these IPTV services. While this represents a bold step, enforcing such fines to subscribers of IPTV services presents a lot of challenges. Record-High Blocking Orders Issued Greece first introduced domain-blocking measures in 2018,

French rightsholders have ramped up efforts to block access to pirate sites, this time setting their sights on major VPN providers. The push comes as part of an expanding strategy to curb copyright infringement, but VPN companies are pushing back, calling it a direct threat to internet freedom. For years, courts around the world have

Under pressure from major film and TV industry groups, Real-Debrid implemented anti-piracy measures in November 2024 that many feared would bring an end to its usefulness. Now three months later, the results are clear: a noticeable decline in traffic, but the platform remains up and running. And regardless of the traffic declines, the real question